Introduction to Set Theory
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Overview
Subject area
MAT
Catalog Number
3200
Course Title
Introduction to Set Theory
Department(s)
Description
This course covers the discovery of basic properties of infinite sets and the historical development of Set Theory as the foundation of mathematics. Topics will include the foundation role of sets in mathematics, well-orderings, ordinals, cardinals, powersets and Cantor's theorem, Continuum Hypothesis, early set theoretic paradoxes, the Zermelo-Fraenkel axioms, Axiom of Choice, Von-Neumann's cumulative hierarchy of sets, and Godel's first Incompleteness Theorem.
Typically Offered
Offer as needed
Academic Career
Undergraduate Kingsborough CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
026048
Course Schedule
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