Mathematical Logic
Mathematical Logic, formerly Mathematical Reasoning, is a Math course in the CTY program. It requires previous enrollment outside of CTY in Algebra I. Its course code is REAS.
Course Description
The curriculum of Mathematical Logic varies between years and sites. Common topics include:
- Formal logical operators such as implication, negation, "and", and "or";
- Methods of proof, including direct proof, proof by contradiction, and induction;
- Mathematical problem solving;
- First-order logic;
- Set theory; and
- Graph theory.
Class History
Mathematical Logic is often populated with Squirrels, as its only prerequisite is Algebra I.
LAN.08.1 G-Farbism
Using the book Deductive Logic, by Warren Goldfarb, the students began to worship Goldfarb, calling him G-farb for short.
The religion is dead to most of Math Logic students, but G-Farb is still alive in our hearts.
LAN.06.2 Total War
In 06.2, a war between Number Theory and Math Logic erupted. The Math Logic teacher ("What's a mattababy?" "I dunno, baby, what's a matter which you?") instructed his students to chant "PROOF PROOF PROOF" to get revved up. Soon, the Number Theory students also started chanting in their classroom for all to hear. The war eventually evolved to include Etymologies. See the Lancaster Hall of Fame for more information.
