At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know essential mathematical terminology and use this terminology appropriately. 2) Develop skills of reading and writing mathematical texts.
Unit 1: Some writing tips: Preparation and Structure, Grammar, Style, Numbers and Symbols.
2nd Week
Unit 2: Essential Dictionary (Sets)
3rd Week
Unit 2: Essential Dictionary (Functions)
4th Week
Unit 2: Essential Dictionary (Representations of Sets, Sequences )
5th Week
Unit 2: Essential Dictionary (Equations, Expressions)
6th Week
Unit 3: Mathematical Sentences (Relational Operators, Logical Operators, Predicates)
7th Week
Unit 3: Mathematical Sentences (Quantifiers)
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Unit 3: Mathematical Sentences (Negating Logical Expressions, Relations)
10th Week
Unit 4: Writing Well (Choosing Words)
11th Week
Unit 4: Writing Well (Choosing Symbols)
12th Week
Unit 4: Writing Well (Writing Definitions)
13th Week
Unit 4: Writing Well (Introducing a Concept)
14th Week
Unit 4: Writing Well (Writing a Short Description)
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Vivaldi, F., Mathematical writing for undergraduate students, The University of London, (2013) http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/~fv/books/mw/mwbook.pdf A booklet "A Guide to Writing Mathematics" by Kevin P. Lee. http://www.cs.ucdavis.edu/~amenta/w10/writingman.pdf "Mathematical Writing" by Donald E. Knuth, Tracy Larrabee, and Paul M. Roberts. http://jmlr.csail.mit.edu/reviewing-papers/knuth_mathematical_writing.pdf
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
2
10
Quiz
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
