MAT 290 Introduction to Proofs

The accepted method of verifying a truth claim in the discipline of mathematics is to write a proof; therefore, this course aims to equip students to read and understand proofs written by others, as well as to write their own mathematical proofs. After an introduction to logic and set theory, students will be introduced to the standard proof techniques, and will then practice those techniques in the study of relations, functions, elementary number theory, and infinite sets. Students will also be taught how to use the typesetting program LaTeX to produce professional-looking mathematics. This course is a prerequisite to all courses numbered 360 or above. Prerequisite(s): MAT 146 . 3 hour(s). S, W.