Math 307: Introduction to Proofs

Information for Dan Dugger's section, Spring 2009


Instructor: Daniel Dugger
Office: 320 Fenton
E-Mail: ddugger@math.uoregon.edu
Phone: (541)-346-4790

Office Hours: MW 12-1, TF 1-2.

Textbook: Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs, 2nd edition, by John D'Angelo and Douglas West.

Grades: Homework 30%, Midterm 1 23%, Midterm 2 23%, Final 24%.

Midterm #1: Friday, April 24, in class.

Here is a review sheet for the first midterm.

Midterm #2: Friday, May 22, in class.

Here is a review sheet for the first midterm.

Final Exam: Wednesday, June 10, 3:15pm, 307 Deady.

University rules say that final exams cannot be rescheduled except in certain very special circumstances. Please do no ask me about rescheduling the final unless you can show me the university rules which govern your particular situation. (Sorry!)

Homework assignments

Due Wednesday, April 8: All problems on this worksheet.

Due Wednesday, April 15: All problems on this worksheet.

Due Wednesday, April 22: All problems on this worksheet. This set has some challenging problems, so I recommend getting started on it early.

Due Wednesday, April 29: All problems on this worksheet. This set *looks* long, but most of the problems are fairly short and only involve translating back and forth between math language and non-math language.
Here are solutions to the proofs in problem #4 of this homework.

Due Wednesday, May 6: All problems on this worksheet.
Here are solutions to some of the problems on this set.

Due Wednesday, May 13: All problems on this worksheet.

Due Wednesday, May 20: All problems on this worksheet.

Due FRIDAY, May 29: All problems on this worksheet.

Final HW, not to be turned in: All problems on this worksheet.