MATH 220 - Math Proofs/Problem Solving

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

(3 credits)(Writing Intensive)(Prereq: A grade of C or better in MATH 160 or MATH 160B)(Coreq: MATH 161 or MATH 161B) Detailed investigation of the methods of mathematical proof: direct, indirect, induction, contradiction, case analysis and counter examples. Topics include set theory, functions, relations, cardinality, elements of number theory, elements of real analysis and elements of abstract algebra. Major emphasis placed on understanding, attacking and problem solving. S.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take MATH*160 or MATH*160B; Minimum grade C;

Corequisites:

Take MATH*161 or MATH*161B;

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Mathematics; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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