Transition to Higher Mathematics . MATH 8
Introduction to the elements of propositional logic, techniques of mathematical proof, and fundamental mathematical structures, including sets, functions, relations, and other topics as time permits. Mastery of this material is essential for students planning to major in mathematics.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 4A or 4AI or 4B or 4BI or 6A or 6B with a grade of B or better.
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Very clear lecture notes. Lots of homework but exams are not that hard as homework.
Not a lot of room to write so I'll make bullets: -okay/average lecturer -has a sense of humor, tries to make class enjoyable -very important to read the book -go to TA's office hours -tests are mostly based off hw, so try to really understand it -bad at responding to emails -don't think he prepared me well enough for upper division math courses
His homework for this class could be a bit excessive sometimes. 10 problems isn't bad, but writing everything out can take a while and there were always like 1-2 hard problems per set. Exams are straight off of the homework problems, but make sure you understand the tough ones. Dude threw the hardest ones in the final and wrecked everyone.
Do the homework! Ask as many questions as you can about how to do the homework. Hard class by nature, but midterms and final are based directly from homework problems. Cool dude.
my favorite math professor! make difficult materials clear and simple. Just do your hw, you'll be fine.
Very organized. Good clear lecturer, doesn't move too fast.Wants student feedback. Lots of difficult homework, but the midterms and final are exactly like the homework. Clear expectations of students. Final worth 50% of grade. Very helpful at office hours. Tells math jokes to cheer students up a little. Though he's tough, overall very good teacher!