MATH-300 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics

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Course Information

MATH 300: Foundations of Advanced Mathematics - This course is an introduction to communication in mathematics as well computational tools for mathematics. This writing intensive course provides a transition from the Calculus sequence to the upper- division mathematics curriculum at CSM. Topics include logic, techniques of mathematical proofs, reading and writing proofs, mathematics software.

Prerequisite: MATH 213, 223 or 224, and MATH 300 or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour seminar, 1 hours lab; 4 semester hours..

Instructor Information

Instructor : Terry Bridgman

Office : Chauvenet Hall 279

Office Phone : 303.384.2447

email : tbridgma@mines.edu

Course Calender

Classes Begin : May 11th, 2009

Meeting Days : Monday - Thursday

Meeting Time : 9:00am - 11:50am

Meeting Location : Chauvenet Hall 143

Class Holidays :

    Monday, May 25th, 2009 - Memorial Day

Classes End : June 18th, 2009

Office Hours

Fixed Office Hours :

    Monday - Thursday --- 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

If you cannot meet during the previous office hours then please contact me to schedule another meeting time.

Textbook Information

    Textbook : Mathematical Reasoning - Writing and Proof - Ted Sundstrom, ISBN 0-13-187718-6

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