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Foundations of Higher Mathematics (300-0-71)

Instructors

Mohammed Harris Khan

Meeting Info

Lunt Hall 103: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Introduction to fundamental mathematical structures, including sets, functions, equivalence relations, and cardinal numbers. Elementary logic and proof techniques. Without prior departmental consent students may not receive credit for MATH 300-0 after passing any of MATH 320-1, MATH 321-1, MATH 330-1, or MATH 331-1. Prerequisite: MATH 240-0 or MATH 281-3 or MATH 285-1 or MATH 290-1 or MATH 291-1 or GEN_ENG 205-1 or GEN_ENG 206-1 or consent of the department.

Class Materials (Required)

An Infinite Descent into Pure Mathematics by Clive Newstead (Free download at https://infinitedescent.xyz/)

Book of Proof (Available free online at https://www.people.vcu.edu/~rhammack/BookOfProof/)

Class Materials (Suggested)

No suggested materials. See required materials.

Class Attributes

Formal Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed MATH 240-0 (or equivalent). Other students may register with department permission. Prerequisite: Students must have completed MATH 240-0 (or equivalent). Other students may register with department permission.

Associated Classes

DIS - Lunt Hall 104: Tues 1:00PM - 1:50PM