Math-2710-UConn
Syllabus
Fall Semester, 2026
University of Connecticut
Overview
Math 2710 is a required course for math majors at UConn. It is designed to teach the essentials writing proofs, which is the foundation for all advanced mathematics.
Instructor
231 Monteith Hall
Email:
jeremy.teitelbaum@uconn.eduMath Department Home Page
Personal Home Page
Textbook
The Book of Proof, 3rd Edition, by Richard Hammack. This text is available online. A paper copy is also available through amazon.com.
This website includes extensive notes and video lectures (dating back to the pandemic) on nearly all the material we will discuss in the course.
Time and Place
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Monteith 227
Assessments
Two (in-class) midterm exams: 20% each. Tentatively scheduled for 10/1/2026 and 11/5/2026.
Final Exam: 35% at regularly scheduled time TBD.
I will not offer make-ups for in-class quizzes, but I will drop the two lowest scores.
Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to modify or adapt this syllabus, with reasonable notice, to account for disruptions due to weather or other unexpected circumstances.
University Policies
Students with disabilities should work with the Center for Students with Disabilities to request academic accommodations. The CSD is located in Wilbur Cross, Room 204 and can be reached at (860) 486-2020 or at csd@uconn.edu. Detailed information regarding the process to request accommodations is available on the CSD website at www.csd.uconn.edu.
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