Columbia Undergraduate Math Society

Proof Writing Workshop Fall 2024

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If you're taking your first proof-based math course or just want to improve your proof-writing skills, sign up for our Introduction to Proofs workshop!

Learning how to write proofs takes time and practice, and this workshop is a great opportunity to get more familiar with how to go about writing proofs. The lessons will have a mix of lectures and exercises to try in small groups with help of the TAs, so you'll get lots of practice and constructive advice. We'll give an overview of mathematical logic, different types of proofs, and discuss good mathematical practices that'll help you succeed and get the most out of your classes.


Undergraduate Lecturers and TAs: Emory Sun, Lisa Faulkner Valiente, Kate Mekechuk, Joseph McGill, Shiv Yajnik

Location: Kent, Room 413
Date Time Topic Notes
Week 1-September 13 1 pm-3 pm
Logic, Direct Proofs and Proof Methods
Week 2-September 20 1 pm-3 pm
Contradiction and Induction
Week 3-September 27 1 pm-3 pm
Set Theory
Week 4-October 4 1 pm-3 pm
Limits, Continuity, Epsilon-Delta Proofs
Week 5-October 11 1 pm-3 pm
More Set Theory

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