MATH 100Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving
Students learn the basic concepts and ideas necessary for upper-division mathematics and techniques of mathematical proof. Introduction to sets, relations, elementary mathematical logic, proof by contradiction, mathematical induction, and counting arguments.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 11A or MATH 19A or MATH 20A; and MATH 21 or AM 10.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Porter Acad 144 | H. Tamanoi | Open 0/48 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | N. Sci Annex 101 | Staff | Open 47/50 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | PhysSciences 110 | F. Bauerle | Open 49/51 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Engineer 2 192 | H. Tamanoi | Open 43/48 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Steven Acad 150 | P. Morales | Open 73/80 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirotaka Tamanoi | 2.4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 28% | 107 |
| Frank Bauerle | 4.0 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 47% | 304 |
| Pedro Morales | 3.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 71% | 126 |
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