How to think like a mathematician: a companion to undergraduate mathematics
By: Houston, Kevin
Language: English Publisher: United Kingdom -- Cambridge University Press -- 2009Description: xi, 265pISBN: 9780521719780Subject(s): Mathematics | Study and teachingDDC classification: 510 HOU/H Summary: This arsenal of tips and techniques eases new students into undergraduate mathematics, unlocking the world of definitions, theorems, and proofs.-- Publisher's descriptionItem type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Reference | Central Library Reference (Sahyadri Campus) | Reference | 510 HOU/H | Not for loan | 07847 |
*Study skills for mathematicians
*How to think logically
*Definitions, theorems and proofs
*Techniques of proof
*Mathematics that all good mathematicians need
*Closing remarks
*Appendices: Greek alphabet
*Commonly used symbols and notation
*How to prove that
This arsenal of tips and techniques eases new students into undergraduate mathematics, unlocking the world of definitions, theorems, and proofs.-- Publisher's description