21-127 (9 units). This course introduces the basic concepts, ideas and tools involved in doing mathematics. As such, its main focus is on presenting informal logic, and the methods of mathematical proof. These subjects are closely related to the application of mathematics in many areas, particularly computer science. Topics discussed include a basic introduction to elementary number theory, induction, the algebra of sets, equivalence relations, congruences, recurrence equations and grpah theory.
No rerequisite.
A prerequisite for 15-211 and 15-251
