MATH 215: Fundamentals of Mathematics
Textbook: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics, Smith, Eggen, St Andre
Instructor: George Voutsadakis
Office: CAS 206J
Phone: 635-2667
Email: gvoutsad@lssu.edu
URL: http://pigozzi.lssu.edu/WWW/TEACH/LSSU/F03/LSSU215F03/LSSU215F03.html
Office hours: MTWRF 4:00 - 4:50
From the Catalog: Elements of set theory, set algebra, cardinality, logic, mathematical
induction, methods of proof, functions, relations, equivalence relations.
Prerequisites: Math 151 or Math 144 or Math 112 with a grade of C or better.
Course Objectives:
The main objective of this course is to help students develop the ability to read, understand, construct and write elementary proofs. These skills are necessary for geometry and
abstract algebra. The students will also learn some elements of logic and set theory as well
as familiarize themselves with different methods of proof.
SYLLABUS FOR FALL 2003: MWF 11:00 - 11:50
Week
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EXAM 1
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EXAM2
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No Class No Class
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Final Exam: Monday, December 15, 10:00am-12:00pm