Math 310, Introduction to Analysis I

Test II on Wednesday, 18 Nov, covers sections 10, 11, 17-19: solutions
Here is a review sheet.

Current homework:
20.14, 20.20a, 28.2a; due Fri, 20 Nov.
Read sections 28, 29

Scroll down for solutions to tests etc.


Instructor: Alex Kumjian, AB 619, tel: 784-4615, e-mail: alex@unr.edu
Office Hours: MW 1:30-2:30, TR 11-11:50 or by appointment
Time and Place: MWF 11-11:50pm, AB 635
Test dates: 5 Oct, 18 Nov
Final Exam: Monday 14 Dec, 9:45 - 11:45.
Text: Elementary Analysis: The Theory of Calculus, by Kenneth A. Ross.
Supplementary Text: Introduction to Real Analysis, by William Trench
Prerequisites: Math 283 or consent of the instructor. An acquaintance with mathematical proofs such as that provided by Math 373 is strongly recommended. There are many good introductory books for learning the basics of proofs, e.g. How to Prove It: A Structured Approach, by Daniel J. Velleman or the first half of An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning, by Peter J. Eccles (both books are available on reserve). Here are some notes on logic and proofs that may serve as a refresher written by my colleagues, Profs. J. Johnson and D. Pfaff. If you have no problem doing the exercises, you should be well prepared for the course.

See the tentative schedule. Any changes will be announced in class.

The grader, William Taylor, has office hours TT 12-1pm, 6-7pm in AB 632.


Solutions:
Test I, solutions.
Quiz 2 solutions.
Quiz 3 solutions.
Quiz 4 solutions.
Extra Credit: due Tue, 10 Nov. solutions
Solutions to past homework:
1.4, 1.8a due Wed. 2 Sept, solutions
4.1 h, j, n, p; 4.8, 4.14 a; due Fri 11 Sept, solutions
5.2, 8.2 d, 8.4; due Fri, 18 Sept, solutions
8.8a, 8.10, 9.1b; due Fri, 25 Sept, solutions
10.2, 10.6a, 10.10; due Fri, 9 Oct. solutions
11.6, 11.7, 11.10; due Fri, 16 Oct. solutions
17.4, 17.9d, 17.10c; due Fri, 23 Oct. solutions
18.4, 18.6, 18.10; due Mon, 2 Nov. solutions

This is the first course of a two course sequence which lays the foundation for the theory that makes Calculus work. This course will emphasize the theoretical principles of Calculus of one variable. Most of the work will involve proofs. Welome to Analysis! This course has two important goals: The first is to give you a rigorous understanding of the principles of Analysis --- this is the area of mathematics that makes Calculus (and everything else that builds on it) work. Secondly in the process of putting Calculus on a rigorous foundation we will need to explore the nature of mathematical reasoning and proof. Most of the work of this course will involve the formulation of logical written argument rather than computation (this may take a little getting used to). You are strongly encouraged to read the text carefully, for it is well written and full of good examples. But it is not enough to read the text. In order to truly master the material, you need to work with it. Homework will therefore constitute a critical part of the course.

The text is written by a well-known analyst and it has been a classic text for introductory analysis for nearly thirty years (and it is still in its first edition!). We will cover the following sections:

1.   The Set N of Natural Numbers   12.   lim sup's and lim inf's
2.   The Set Q of Rational Numbers   17.   Continuous Functions
3.   The Set R of Real Numbers   18.   Properties of Continuous Functions
4.   The Completeness Axiom   19.   Uniform Continuity
5.   The symbols +&infin and −&infin   20.   Limits of Functions
7.   Limits of Sequences   28.   Basic Properties of the Derivative
8.   A Discussion about Proofs   29.   The Mean Value Theorem
9.   Limit Theorems for Sequences   32.   The Riemann Integral
10.   Monotone Sequences and Cauchy Sequences    33.   Properties of the Riemann Integral
11.   Subsequences    34.   Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Class policy: Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory; however you will be responsible for everything done in class. You should also monitor this page and your university email address for any class announcements. Class participation is strongly encouraged! Please ask questions.

Your basic grade will be computed with the following weights:

Test I 25%
Test II 25%
Homework and Quizzes 25%
Final Exam 25%

If it helps, your final exam score may be substituted for the lowest of the other three scores (in which case it will count 50%). The grading scale will roughly be as follows (plusses and minusses may be given in borderline cases):

A - 88%, B - 76%, C - 64%, D - 52%


Homework and Quizzes: Doing mathematics is the best way of learning it especially in a class like this -- writing proofs well only comes through practice. Therefore homework will constitute an important part of this class and it will be assigned regularly. All submitted work must be written neatly in complete grammatical sentences.

You are requested to work in groups of two or three and submit one homework assignment per group. All students in the group will be given the same score for each assignment they collaborate on (so each student's name must appear on each page). One person in the group should take the responsibility of writing up each problem in consultation with the other members of the group. Students in a group should take turns writing up problems.

You may also talk to students in other groups to get ideas about how to solve problems but copying is strictly forbidden. This includes copying from any source (including phrasing from the text or the web).

Quizzes may also be given from time to time.


As a courtesy to your fellow students please arrive on time and make sure your cell phones are turned off during class. No calculators or other electronic aids will be permitted during exams.


The Math Department supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. I encourage any student needing to request accommodations for a specific disability to please meet with me at your earliest convenience to ensure timely and appropriate accommodations.
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