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Basics
- Professor: Sam Hsiao, Albee 301, hsiao@bard.edu
- Office hours: M 3-4, Th 1-2, Fr 1-2, or by appointment. Check my schedule. I am not available for appointments on Tuesdays.
- Class: WF 10:30 - 11:50, RKC 101
- Textbook: Ethan Bloch, Proofs and Fundamentals, 2nd edition draft (fall 2009 version). Buy it at the campus store.
- Tutor: Jackie Stone (js479)
- Tutor's office hour: Wednesday 4:30-5:30 in Albee 3rd floor lounge.
Getting help
Try going to the Math Study Room (Sunday to Wednesday 7-10pm in RKC 111), stopping by to see me during office hours, or contacting the tutor.
Course description
This course introduces students to the methodology of mathematical proof. The logic of compound and quantified statements, mathematical induction, and basic set theory including functions and cardinality are covered. Topics from foundational mathematics are developed to provide students with an opportunity to apply proof techniques. Prerequisite: Mathematics 141 and 142, or permission of instructor
SyllabusWe will cover most of chapters 1-6 of the text, roughly one section each day. Additional topics from later chapters will be introduced as time permits.
Grading
- 35% homework
- 10% quizzes and other in-class work
- 15% project
- 20% midterm exam
- 20% final exam