SYLLABUS

Foundations Math Proof (Math 2106-E) Spring 2023, Georgia Tech

Lecture
M W 9:30-10:45 Skiles 202

Instructor

Professor Mohammad Ghomi

Grader

Wanying Fu

Course Description

An introduction to proofs in mathematics. Fundamentals of mathematical abstraction including sets, logic, equivalence relations, and functions. Development of basic proof techniques: direct, contrapositive, existence, contradiction, and induction. Introduction to basic proofs in analysis and algebra.

Prerequisites

Basic courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra.

Textbooks

Book of Proof by Richard Hammack. Available for free online at www.people.vcu.edu/~rhammack/BookOfProof

Homework

Homework will be assigned most Wednesdays and will be due the following Wednesday, by submission on the course Canvas site.

Tests

There will be one midterm on Wednesday March 1, and a final exam on Friday Apr 28, from 8 to 10:50am.

Grading

The grade is based on homework (50%), midterm (20%) and final (30%). Students are expected to attend all lectures.