A First Course In Logic

A First Course in Logic is an introduction to first-order logic suitable for first and second year mathematicians and computer scientists. There are three components to this course: propositional logic; Boolean algebras; and predicate/first-order, logic. Logic is the basis of proofs in mathematics -- how do we know what we say is true? -- and also of computer science -- how do I know this program will do what I think it will? Surprisingly little mathematics is needed to learn and understand logic (this course doesn't involve any calculus). The real mathematical prerequisite is an ability to manipulate symbols: in other words, basic algebra. Anyone who can write programs should have this ability.

• | Author: Mark V. Lawson
• | Publisher: Crc Press
• | Publication Date: Nov 29, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 234 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0815386648
• | ISBN-13: 9780815386643