Carleton University · MATH 3306

Elements of Set Theory (Honours)

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Axioms of set theory. Development of the systems of natural numbers and the real numbers. Axiom of choice, Zorn's lemma, well-ordering. The Schröder-Bernstein theorem, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, transfinite induction, cardinal and ordinal arithmetics.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 2100 with a grade of C- or higher; or ( MATH 2108 or MATH 3101 with a grade of B or higher; and MATH 1800 with a grade of B or higher; and permission of the instructor); or permission of the School.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 2100 with a grade of C- or higher; or ( MATH 2108 or MATH 3101 with a grade of B or higher; and MATH 1800 with a grade of B or higher; and permission of the instructor); or permission of the School.
  • Lectures three hours a week and one hour tutorial.
Reference text in its original language

Axioms of set theory. Development of the systems of natural numbers and the real numbers. Axiom of choice, Zorn's lemma, well-ordering. The Schröder-Bernstein theorem, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, transfinite induction, cardinal and ordinal arithmetics.

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 2100 with a grade of C- or higher; or ( MATH 2108 or MATH 3101 with a grade of B or higher; and MATH 1800 with a grade of B or higher; and permission of the instructor); or permission of the School.
  • Lectures three hours a week and one hour tutorial.

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