MATH 301 Foundations of Mathematics

Designed to introduce the art of the mathematical proof. Gives an overview of basic ideas and techniques from abstract mathematics, and prepares the student who will take upper-level mathematics courses: Concepts of Geometry (MATH 346), Advanced Calculus (MATH 451), and Abstract Algebra (MATH 453). Topics covered may include logic, set theory, mathematical induction, relations and orders, functions, equivalence relations, and cardinality.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete MATH 224

Distribution

Quantitative Reasoning