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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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MATH108B . Sung B O 5 Months Ago

love him to bits

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MATH108A . Sung B O 8 Months Ago

Extremely clear lecturer writes nice and large on the board, goes at the right speed, enunciates well. Will actually take time to understand your question before answering it. He could dedicate more time to the class organization, but overall if you're comfortable with reading the book and trying to follow along in lecture, you'll be fine.

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MATH108A . Sung B O 1 Year, 15 Days Ago

While the lectures had no organization to them, the practice exams were very similar to the real ones. Even though I did not understand half the material, I was still able to get a decent grade.

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MATH108A . Sung B O 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Clearly does not care about the class, refuses to post anything on canvas, super late on posting practice exams, no communication with TA, and will NEVER respond to your emails. Lectures are pretty much useless, so you're better off reading the textbook. 40% average for the midterm, but curves the class at the end which is his only positive.

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MATH8 . Sung B O 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

The teacher taught me nothing. If you want to learn anything, don't take his class. He talked about cardinality of sets and bijections from the natural numbers on day 1 without introducing sets and logic. I feel bad for the math majors who have to use this as a starting point for math. Hard topics compared to content, easy if you already know it.

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MATH108B . Sung B O 2 Years Ago

Don't take his class. He froze during the lecture wondering about the question he just raised. Every lecture he just simply copies his note with AWFUL handwriting and jumps to the next topics so quickly that he doesn't care if the students understand. He is also awful at explaining almost everything. Better go to Coursera than taking his course.

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