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Title Details:
Elements of Advanced Mathematics
Authors: Varsos, Dimitrios
Subject: MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS > MATHEMATICAL LOGIC AND FOUNDATIONS > SET THEORY
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS > MATHEMATICAL LOGIC AND FOUNDATIONS > PROOF THEORY AND CONSTRUCTIVE MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS > GENERAL ALGEBRAIC SYSTEMS > ALGEBRAIC STRUCTURES
Keywords:
Functions; homomorphisms; automorphisms
Statements; implication of statements; equivalent statements
Mathematical induction; the last number principle
Cartesian coordinates; polar coordinates
Polynomials; roots of polynomials; roots of unity
Integers; rational; real; complex numbers
Set; intersection of sets; union of sets; cartesian product of sets; relations; cardinality of sets
Groups; rings; fields
Dedekind cut
Description:
Abstract:
In this book, some of the fundamental principles of Mathematics are covered and its main aim is to contribute to the effort to “bridge the gap” for a smooth integration of newly admitted students in the Mathematics Schools of Greek Universities. The major problem that first-year Mathematics students in Greek Universities encounter is that they are not properly taught, and thus, they lack the “discipline” needed to think and express themselves mathematically (both orally and in writing). The concepts in study are necessary, not only because first-year students will be able to keep up with the requirements of their classes, but also because their thorough understanding will render them capable of defending and supporting mathematical proofs. Anyone willing to commit to the study of Mathematics needs to adopt a mathematical way of thinking to corroborate mathematical statements and discover (mathematical) facts. In that way, he/she learns to research, judge, comprehend mathematical proofs and formulate his/her proofs. To study this book, prerequisite knowledge is minimal. By refreshing this knowledge, we can slowly move forward by identifying gaps and even confusion and errors in our previous understanding. We can also observe that the mathematical way of thinking may be different from the way of thinking in other scientific disciplines. Studying Mathematics is a dynamic process that requires energy, and superficial “scanning” is not sufficient. Furthermore, limiting oneself to a single textbook, however good it is, may “trap” the reader. Therefore, as the Mathematics study presents regressions, we need to have flexibility. We must also make clear the line between comprehension, answering a question, and outlining a problem-solving strategy, both orally and in writing. As previously said, this book addresses the needs of students in Greek Mathematics Schools. Nonetheless, it can still be a useful aid for anyone who intends to start studying Mathematics. Thus, it has a flexible structure to support self-learning.
Linguistic Editors: Kalliaras, Dimitrios
Technical Editors: Paschalis, Vasilis
Graphic Editors: Paschalis, Vasilis
Type: Undergraduate textbook
Creation Date: 18-04-2023
Item Details:
ISBN 978-618-5726-79-9
License: Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-206
Handle http://hdl.handle.net/11419/9351
Bibliographic Reference: Varsos, D. (2023). Elements of Advanced Mathematics [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-206
Language: Greek
Consists of:
1. Sets
2. Informal Logic
3. Proofs and Mathematical Reasoning
4. Relations - Functions
5. Operations - Algebraic Structures
6. The Integers and the Rational numbers
7. The Real and the Complex numbers
8. Appendix A: the Natural numbers
9. Appendix B: cardinality of sets
10. Appendix C: “revisiting” the groups and the rings
Number of pages 458
Publication Origin: Kallipos, Open Academic Editions
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