For math majors, the course will provide an opportunity to expand your skills in an allied field. One of many you might find employment in after graduation. For computer scientists, it will make you aware of the need of a precise vocabulary and the rigors of mathematical thinking. It will also familiarize you with abstract mathematical structures preparatory to the study of formal language and computer architecture. Students are expected to attend and participate in all classes.
Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class.
Please notify the instructor in advance of any anticipated absence whenever possible. It is your responsibility to make up any material missed whenever you are absent from class. Assignments are taken from exercises in the text. The homework problems are always covered in class and you are expected to read the section of text corresponding to the homework assignment. Questions about the problems should be raised at the next class meeting.