MATH 360 - Mathematical Logic

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Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

A course intended to introduce students to the concepts of truth, proof, and computability. Major topics of this course include the completeness theorem for first order logic, which shows that the concept of provability (from axioms) can be established; the G?del incompleteness theorem, which shows there is an inherent gap between what is true (about the whole numbers, for example) and what can be proved about an axiomatic system; and the insolvability of the halting problem, which shows that computers can not do everything. Prerequisites: MATH 120 and 220, or consent of the instructor. Offered as needed. Three hours. Mr. B. Torrence.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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