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MATHS 255 Summary

Availability: S1 C, S2 C

Points: 15

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to mathematical thinking and proofs. The emphasis of the course is that it is not only important to find the right answer to a problem but also to be able to convince others (and ourselves) that the answer is correct. MATH255 is an essential course for all students advancing in pure mathematics and many areas of applied mathematics and statistics.

Prerequisite: 15 points from MATHS 152, 250, PHYSICS 112, 210, or an A- pass in MATHS 208


TEXTS

The textbooks for this course are:

  • H. Anton, I. Bivens, S. Davis, 'Calculus: Early Transcendentals', (8th edition)

and

  • H. Anton, R. Busby, 'Contemporary Linear Algebra'

They are available new at both the University Bookshop (UBS) in the Student Commons area and VOL 1 Bookshop, 33 Symonds St.

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