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I am a maths student in my second year of university. I have taken and done quite well in Calculus I, II, III as well as a linear algebra (application focused) class. I have not worked much with proofs. My school's course catalog lists Abstract Algebra as one of the next courses but suggests a remedial "introduction to mathematical proofs" class for some. My question is if the community thinks it would be doable to go ahead with Abstract.

Our Abstract Algebra class is at the level of Thomas Hungerfords "Abstract Algebra: An Introduction".

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    You probably don't need much more than an open mind and a willingness to work through definitions and proofs.2012-12-13
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    If your course catalog lists an "introduction to mathematical proofs" class, then it may be well worth taking it. Those are hardly "remedial," that is, you don't take them because you're doing poorly. Many schools actually consider a course of this type a prerequisite to many of their advanced courses.2012-12-13
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    @anonymous You are right it is a sort of prerequisite and definitely not for failing students. I would like to study through the material, any good introductory proof books/resources in mind? amWhy had a good book suggestion, I am interested in getting some more of similar resources.2012-12-13
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    amWhy made the suggestion I wanted to make, so I don't have much to say beyond his answer.2012-12-14
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    I think you need a course in "Foundation of Mathematics".2014-09-07

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