MATA132 How to Prove It? (4 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Mathematical reasoning and logic. Direct proof, proof by contradiction and proof by induction. Negating statements. Sets, functions, and cardinality.

Learning outcomes

The student
  • knows the basics of logic, set theory and functions
  • understands why statements are proved in mathematics
  • knows basic proof methods (direct proof, proof by contradiction, proof by induction) and is able to apply them
  • can negate mathematical statements
  • knows how to read, write and evaluate proofs

Additional information

The study module is recommended for students that have completed Calculus 1-3 before taking Introduction to mathematical analysis 1-4.

Description of prerequisites

Good command of the long mathematics curriculum of high school.

Study materials

Richard Hammack: Book of proof

J. Franklin, A. Daoud: Proof in Mathematics, An introduction

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Final exam and exercises.
Evaluation criteria:
Course exam and exercises.
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Method 2

Description:
Final exam.
Evaluation criteria:
Final exam.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching