Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (Math 300) - Fall 2019

General Information


Instructor: Vyron Vellis (vvellis "AT" utk "DOT" edu), Ayres Hall 253

Lecture: MWF 1:25 PM - 2:15 PM in HSS 105

Office Hours: Monday 10-11 AM and 3-4 AM, Tuesday 10-11 AM and 3-4 AM

Topics: Algebra of sets, functions, relations, and mathematical induction. Algebraic structure of the real number system, order properties, and completeness.

Prerequisite: MATH 142 or MATH 148.

Syllabus: Syllabus

Textbook

  1. Conrad Plaut, Introduction to Abstract Mathematics.

  2. Daniel Velleman, How to prove it , 2nd Edition (suggested).

Course Schedule