MAT 200 - Proof Writing through Discrete Mathematics

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

Prerequisite: MAT 096 The course will cover the following specific topics: mathematical notation, logic, truth tables, direct proofs, indirect proofs, proof by contradiction, proof by cases, mathematical induction (weak and strong), contrapositive proofs, definitions and properties of functions and relations, cardinality, proofs of one-to-one and onto properties, proofs of set equality, and a brief introduction to graph theory. In addition to teaching logic, functions, and relations, instructors will teach proof with examples taken from three to four areas of discrete mathematics including set theory, number theory, sequences and recursion, and a fourth area at the discretion of the instructor. However, the main goal of the course is student mastery of proof techniques and not an exhaustive coverage of topics from discrete mathematics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/14/2015 

Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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