MATH320 SET THEORY
| Course Code: | 2360320 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SÜLEYMAN ÖNAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This is an introductory course to axiomatic set theory. We shall learn the axiomatic system ZFC, the Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory with Choice. The main objectives of this course are
- to understand how ZFC provides a foundation for (virtually all) mathematics,
- to learn about some set-theoretic techniques that are frequently used in mathematics,
- to learn about set theory as a field of mathematics on its own.
Course Content
Language and axioms of set theory. Ordered pairs, relations and functions. Order relation and well ordered sets. Ordinal numbers, transfinite induction, arithmetic of ordinal numbers. Cardinality and arithmetic of cardinal numbers. Axiom of choice, generalized continuum hypothesis.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Can produce innovative thoughts and products. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Has a comprehension of mathematical symbols, concepts together with the interactions among them and can express his/her solutions similarly. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak). | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Is responsive to life-long learning, improving his/her skills and abilities | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution