MATH 3120 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

An introduction to proofs and the mathematical writing needed for advanced mathematics courses. This course covers logic and methods of mathematical proof in the framework of sets, relations, functions, cardinality, etc. A project is required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Reformulate statements from common language to formal logic and develop proofs of these statements using common proof methods. 2. Apply the creative process of inventing and discovering new mathematical theories. 3. Apply the methods of thought that mathematicians use in verifying theorems, exploring mathematical truth and developing new mathematical theories for application. 4. Utilize the LaTeX typesetting environment to produce technical and mathematical papers that meet the current formatting standard for circulation within the scientific community. Prerequisites: MATH 2200 or CS 2100 (Grade C or higher); and MATH 1220 (Grade C or higher). FA

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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