Governor's School for the Sciences 2009

Math 300 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics


Handouts, Resources, Etc:

Class Schedule
Class Date Content/Activity Reference
1 Mo Jun 8 Class Introductions; Meaning of Proof; Nature of Mathematics; Logic and Truth Tables §1.1, 1.2, 1.5
2 Tu Jun 9 Algebra of Logic (Boolean Algebra); Link between Logic and Sets; Basic Set Theory §1.2, 1.5, 1.3, 1.4
3 We Jun 10 Proofs in Set Theory §1.3, 1.4
4 Th Jun 11 More Proofs in Set Theory; Team Challenge §2.1, 2.2
5 Fr Jun 12 More Set Theory; Quantifiers Notes
6 Mo Jun 15 Field Axioms; Proof Strategies; Essay Proofs; Picture Day Notes (Be Reading Chapter 3 for Strategies)
7 Tu Jun 16 More Proofs; Order Axioms; Absolute Value Notes
8 We Jun 17 More Proofs; Team Challenge Notes
9 Th Jun 18 More Proofs Notes
10 Fr Jun 19 More Proofs; Completeness Notes
11 Mo Jun 22 Exam 1; Completeness §6.1 (6.2 for fun)
12 Tu Jun 23 Induction
13 We Jun 24 Induction; Recursion; Team Challenge
14 Th Jun 25 Induction; Binomial Formula; Notebook Fieldtrip §5.1, 5.2
15 Fr Jun 26 Functions §5.3
16 Mo Jun 29 Functions: Onto, 1-1, Inverses, Images
17 Tu Jun 30 Relations: Equivalence §4.3, 4.6
17 We Jul 1 Relations  
18 Th Jul 2 Relations & Partitions; Team Challenge  
19 Fr Jul 3 July Fourth Holiday
20 Mo Jul 6 Order Relations  
21 Tu Jul 7 Exam 2; Portfolio Work Day  
22 We Jul 8 Portfolio Work Day; Team Challenge  
23 Th Jul 9 Portfolio Work Day
Portfolios Due
 
24 Fr Jul 10 End-of-Class Celebration; Team Challenge  

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