It is not enough to see your teacher or your friends solving problems, you have to try it yourself. Difficult as it may seem at the begining, if you persist, you will learn how to write a proper mathematical proof, you will learn how to read and understand other's proofs, and you will learn to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of an elegant argument. The final grade will be determined by your performance on homeworks, midterms, and final exam. The grading policies will be discussed in class. Qualified students with disabilities needing appropriate academic adjustments should contact me as soon as possible to ensure your needs are met in a timely manner.
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