MATH 3040 — Prove It!
General Information
A useful course for students who wish to improve their skills in mathematical proof and exposition, or who intend to study more advanced topics in mathematics. The methodology of proof provides a central tool for confirming the validity of mathematical assertions, functioning much as the experimental method does in the physical sciences. We will study various methods of mathematical proof, starting with basic techniques in propositional and predicate calculus and in set theory and combinatorics, then moving to applications and illustrations of these via topics in one or more of the three main pillars of mathematics: algebra, analysis, and geometry.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 4
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 2210 or MATH 2230 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2940 or equivalent.
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Anil Nerode | Roster / syllabus |
| Spring 2026 | Allen Knutson, Shiliang Gao | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.