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    • 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.

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    Prerequisites: Mathematics 4A or 4AI or 4B or 4BI or 6A or 6B with a grade of B or better.

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    MATH8 . 8 Months Ago

    Literally the best math teacher I have had at UCSB. He gives a ton of extra credit in assignment and exams, so you can easily make up if you mess up a component. Worksheets are very detailed and spell out exactly what one needs to learn. Only issue I had was that the sections did not connect well with lectures but that seems more like a TA issue

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    MATH8 . 8 Months Ago

    Please do not take this professor for your Math 8 class. He goes through lectures so fast and expects his students to understand it quickly. Basically, I do not think he knows how to teach. The homework is literally so hard for no reason. And the midterm and the final were so hard that I was literally on verge of tears taking these. Avoid him

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    PSTAT8 . 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

    Supports Gaza which I guess fits the name. Good teacher nonrtheless

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    math8 . 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

    He can wage a war on my grade and I won't mind

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    War or peace, this professor is teaching you what you need to learn

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    PSTAT120A . 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

    Don't let the name fool you. He is as peaceful as they come.

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