MATH 2216 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

This course is designed to develop the student's ability to do abstract mathematics through the presentation and development of the basic notions of logic and proof. Topics include elementary set theory, mappings, integers, rings, complex numbers, and polynomials.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

  • Biology B.S.: Quantitative corequisite options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.A.: Required mathematics courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: Required mathematics courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics: 12 elective credits, chosen from (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.07 / 5

Based on 421 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Brian Lehmann
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.44/5
  • Joseph Boninger
    Fall 2026
  • Martin Bridgeman
    Fall 2026, Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.92/5
  • G Meyerhoff
    Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.21/5
  • Ian Biringer
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.49/5
  • Ioannis Zachos
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.18/5
  • John Baldwin
    Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.59/5
  • Joshua Greene
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.21/5
  • Julia Grigsby
    Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.46/5
  • Kathryn Lindsey
    Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.70/5
  • Mark Reeder
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 3.83/5
  • Mckee Krumpak
    Spring 2022 · Official rating 2.50/5
  • Rishi Sonthalia
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.73/5
  • Robert Gross
    Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.70/5
  • Winston Leslie
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.00/5
  • Juliana Belding
    Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.71/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Brian Lehmann · Gasson Hall 207 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Brian Lehmann · Gasson Hall 207 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Martin Bridgeman · Stokes Hall 201S MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Joseph Boninger · Gasson Hall 303 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered