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| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 80 | 73 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
Set Theory: Ordinal and cardinal numbers; the
Schroder-Bernstein theorem; some of Cantor's theorems (e.g.,
|Q| < |R|, |A| < |P(A)|; the continuum problem.
Metric space topology: Definitions, compactness criteria,
completion; applications.
Beyond metric spaces: If time permits and if there is
student demand.
MAJOR READINGS
The textbook - Set theory and metric spaces
by I. Kaplansky. Allyn & Bacon-most recent edition.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One hour exam, one three-hour
final examination, 8-10 homework assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Criteria for
admission to course: Successful completion of MATH222 or the
equivalent is desirable, though not mandatory if other
credentials are in order.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MATH
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Comfort, W
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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