MATH 251T Introduction to Mathematical Proof and Argumentation (Not offered 2006-2007; to be offered 2007-2008) (Q)
The fundamental focus of this tutorial is for students to acquire the ability to
create and clearly express mathematical arguments through an exploration of
topics from discrete mathematics. Students will learn various mathematical
proof techniques while discovering such areas as logic, number theory, infinity,
geometry, graph theory, and probability. Our goal is not only to gain an understanding and appreciation of interesting and important areas of mathematics but
also to develop and critically analyze original mathematical ideas and argumentation. Note: this course fulfills the same requirements as does Mathematics
251 but credit will not be given for both Mathematics 251T and Mathematics
251.
Format: tutorial. Evaluation will be based primarily on performance on written
work, oral presentations, and examinations.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 104 or Mathematics 103 with Computer Science
134 or one year of high school calculus with permission of instructor. Enrollment limit: 10 (expected: 10).