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21:640:238 Foundations of Modern Math (Summer 2016): Course Schedule
Syllabus
Download the course syllabus here. This contains essential information about the course (textbook, prerequisites, material covered...).
Course schedule
For general important dates in the semester, see the academic calendar here (refer to "Session I; Section B" in the Summer 2016 tab).
Refer to the course schedule below for the homework assignments as well as for the files of the past quizzes and exams.
This course schedule is very much subject to change, refer to last version online (and make sure you refresh the page).
Class time and location:
Tuesday: 6pm-9:45pm, Smith Hall 244
Thursday: 6pm-9:45pm, Smith Hall 244
| Date | Topic | Book section | Homework assignment | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 05/31 | Introduction; Sets | 1.1-1.3 | - | First day of class |
| Thu 06/02 | Sets | 1.3-1.6; 2.1-2.7 |
Review notes Read Chapter 0 Exercises in sections 1.1 and 1.2 |
- |
| Tue 06/07 | Logic | 2.1-2.9 |
Review notes All Chapter 1 exercises |
Quiz #1 |
| Thu 06/09 | Logic, Proof techniques | 2.10-2.11, intro to 3 |
Review notes Graded HW #1: ex 2.3, 2.6, 2.9, 2.16, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.25, 2.30, 2.34, 2.39, 2.46 |
Test #1 |
| Tue 06/14 | Proof techniques | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, part of 5.4 |
Review notes All exercises for sections 2.10 and 2.11 |
Quiz #2 |
| Thu 06/16 | Proof techniques | 5.4, 5.2, 3.4, 6.1, 6.2 |
Review notes Graded HW #2: ex 3.1, 3.6, 3.9, 3.10, 3.16, 3.18, 3.64, 5.3, 5.9 |
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| Tue 06/21 | Proof techniques | 4.1-4.6, 7.1-7.3 |
Review notes ex 3.26, 3.28, 3.36, 5.10, 5.22*, 5.27, 5.28, 5.34, 5.39*, 6.4, 6.8, 6.23, 6.25, 6.41 |
Quiz #3 |
| Thu 06/23 | Relations | 8 |
Review notes Graded HW #3: ex 4.1, 4.5, 4.30, 4.31, 4.34, 4.42, 4.44, 4.54, 4.63, 7.1, 7.22, 7.28, 7.31, 7.48, 7.63, 7.77 |
Test #2 |
| Tue 06/28 | Functions | 9 |
Review notes ex 7.2, 7.13, 7.24, 7.30, 7.40, 7.50, 7.56, 7.61, 7.68, 7.80 |
Quiz #4 |
| Thu 06/30 | Functions | 9 |
Review notes Graded HW #4: ex 8.1, 8.3, 8.15, 8.18, 8.19, 8.25, 8.39, 8.44, 8.54, 8.56, 8.59, 8.63, 8.70, 8.73 |
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| Tue 07/05 | Proofs in Calculus | 12.1, 12.3, 12.5 |
Review notes ex 9.1-9.14, 9.18-9.26, 9.29, 9.30, 9.32, 9.33, 9.38, 9.40-9.42, 9.47, 9.50, 9.55 |
Quiz #5 |
| Thu 07/07 | - | - |
Review notes ex 12.3, 12.5, 12.19 + extra exercise |
Final Exam |
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