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401-1001-00L 2 Credits

Application-Oriented Set Theory

Anwendungsorientierte Mengenlehre

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Oscar E. Lanford III
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:02

Abstract

Some general methods of set theory which have important applications in other branches of Mathematics, including: arithmetic of the infinite cardinals and ordinals, well-ordering, transfinite induction and recursion, Zorn's lemma. Introduction to the axioms of set theory, "paradoxes", and "controversies".

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Anwendungsorientierte Mengenlehre
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (HG G 5)
2 h weekly

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