This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to do abstract mathematics through the presentation and development of the basic notions of logic and proof. Topics include elementary set theory, mappings, integers, rings, complex numbers, and polynomials.

• Syllabus
• MATH2216 notes by Howard and Gross
• Introduction to Mathematical Arguments, by Michael Hutchings
• Homework assignments:
  1. First assignment, due Friday, September 2.
  2. Second assignment, due Wednesday, September 7.
  3. Third assignment, due Friday, September 9.
  4. Fourth assignment, due Monday, September 12.
  5. Fifth assignment, due Wednesday, September 14.
  6. Sixth assignment, due Friday, September 16.
  7. Seventh assignment, due Monday, September 19.
  8. Eighth assignment, due Wednesday, September 21.
  9. Ninth assignment, due Friday, September 23.
  10. Tenth assignment, due Wednesday, September 28.
  11. Eleventh assignment, due Friday, September 30.
  12. Twelfth assignment, due Friday, October 14.
  13. Thirteenth assignment, due Monday, October 17.
  14. Fourteenth assignment, due Wednesday, October 19.
  15. Fifteenth assignment, due Friday, October 21.
  16. Sixteenth assignment, due Monday, October 24.
  17. Seventeenth assignment, due Wednesday, October 26.
  18. Eighteenth assignment, due Friday, October 28.
  19. Nineteenth assignment, due Monday, October 31.
• Examinations
  • Wednesday, October 5.
  • Monday, November 7.
  • Wednesday, December 7.
  • Final examination: Wednesday, December 14, 12:30PM