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Syllabus Models of Peano arithmetic - 80620
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Last update 23-08-2022
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Mathematics

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: E. Safra

Course/Module Coordinator: Shimon Garti

Coordinator Email: shimon.garty@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: Sunday, 9:00-10:00

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Shimon Garty

Course/Module description:
The course will focus on the model-theoretic aspect of Peano Arithmetic.

Course/Module aims:
To acquire basic familiarity with models of Peano.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The students will be able to learn more advanced material in the area.

Attendance requirements(%):
None.

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Frontal lecture.

Course/Module Content:
a. The standard model, order types of Peano models, induction axioms, Robinson's theorem (overspill).
b. Collection axioms, Gaifman's splitting theorem, prime models, end-extensions, MacDowell-Specker theorem.
c. Saturation, recursive saturation, Tennenbaum's theorem Kaufmann models.

Required Reading:
None.

Additional Reading Material:
a. Richard Kaye, Models of Peano Arithmetic.

b. Roman Kossak and James Schmerl, The Structure of Models of Peano Arithmetic.

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 100 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
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