Math 362A
Real Analysis II
Spring, 2004

Syllabus

Instructor:  Thomas L. Scofield       My website: 
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NH 281
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Text:  Principles of Mathematical Analysis, 3rd Ed., by Walter Rudin
Class meetings:  MTuThF, 10:30-11:20 am, NH 261 (unless otherwise directed)

Welcome

Analysis is the branch of mathematics that is rooted primarily upon the limit concept. This course presumes a good grasp of definitions, results, and techniques from Real Analysis I (Math 361). Our main focus will be on Chapters 2, 3, 7 and 11 from the text.

Course Objectives

Use of Technology

A good deal of computer use will be expected of you in this course. Generally speaking, daily homework assignments are available on the the web, and it is your responsibility to visit the homework page to find out what they are. Your write-ups of these assignments should be in LaTeX. (If this is a real hardship, see me and we will discuss the situation.) While many announcements, hints, etc. may be given in class, things that cannot wait until the next class period will be sent to you as email messages. Thus, it is important that you be checking your email at least twice daily. I have requested a class email list to which you can send messages at

math362a@calvin.edu

Any mail sent to this address will be received by all members of the class (including me). You may use it as a forum for discussing assigned problems, topics that came up in class, etc.

Grades

The following weights will be given to the various means of evaluation:

Homework 24%
Exams 51%
Final 25%
For tentative dates of exams, please consult the course calendar.

Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. It is quite unlikely that you will be able to “solve” every assigned problem, and I encourage you to talk over ideas with your classmates. Your write-ups, however, must be your own, and should be done in LaTeX. A problem set assigned on one day should be submitted by 4 pm on the next day that class meets. You should place it in the folder outside my office marked “Math 362 homework to be graded”. I will try to have it marked by the next class period (at the start of term, anyway; we'll see if that turns out to be feasible), at which time I will place it in the “Graded homework” folder. Late homework may not be accepted, and if accepted will likely receive some penalty.

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Thomas L. Scofield
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Calvin College

Last Modified: Monday, 26-Jul-2004 13:11:10 EDT