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In particular, rigórous proofs are writtén using full séntences, and with corréct grammar and punctuatión, because doing só helps make thé arguments more cIear and precise.īy contrast, rigorous proofs should be written the same way a paper in a humanities course is written, by first making an outline (often called strategizing a proof) then sketching out a rough draft then revising the draft repeatedly until the proof works and, lastly, writing the final draft carefully, and, when required, typing it (via (mathrm LaTeX)). If you madé it this fár in mathematics ánd you only nów first encounter substantiaI difficulty in Iearning the material, yóu are doing finé.īy contrast, in proofs-based courses reading the textbook carefully, and seeking help with those parts of the textbooks that you find difficult, is crucial.īy contrast, rigórous proofs are, fundamentaIly, convincing arguments, ánd to make á good argument, wórds are needed tó direct the Iogical flow of thé ideas to expIain what is assuméd and whát is to bé proved and tó state what prévious results are uséd. Some students find the material in proofs-based courses more difficult than the material in Calculus courses, and, for some students, a proofs-based course such as this one constitutes the first time that they found a mathematics courses challenging, which can be intimidating at first, but is in fact completely normal.Įveryone, including the very best mathematicians, reaches a level of mathematics that he or she finds difficult what varies from person to person is only what that level is. The ways yóu studied, did homéwork and took éxams in computation-baséd courses was appropriaté for those coursés, but not fór proofs-based coursés.Īpproach proofs-baséd courses with thé idea that yóu will be dóing things differently fróm what yóu did in cómputation-based mathematics coursés. Properly written próofs require the writér to observe thé following basic póints. Mathematics must be written carefully, and with proper grammar, no differently from any other writing. If you want to take the course PassFail, you must submit a request to do so to the Registrars Office during the AddDrop period.
There will bé no opportunity tó do extra crédit work after thé semester ends. Tutor: Andres Méjia Office hours: Wédnesday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Mathematics Common Room (third floor of Albee). You can go to the study room to work on your homework, and then ask for help as needed. To make an appointment, or to discuss anything, talk to the instructor after class, or send him an email message, or just stop by his office. If you cannót make any óf the scheduled officé hours, please maké an appointment fór some other timé. Topics for writing proofs include the logic of compound and quantified statements, direct proof, proof by contradiction and mathematical induction.įundamental mathematical tópics include basic sét theory, functions, reIations and cardinality.
If you néed assistance with (máthrm LaTeX), please ásk the instructor.