Fall 2015

Introduction to Analysis

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-355

Formerly listed as: MATH-28

Faculty

Harris B. Daniels (Section 01)

Description

Completeness of the real numbers; topology of n-space including the Bolzano-Weierstrass and Heine-Borel theorems; sequences, properties of functions continuous on sets; infinite series, uniform convergence. The course may also study the Gamma function, Stirling’s formula, or Fourier series. Four class hours per week. 

Requisite: MATH 211 and prior experience with mathematical proofs (MATH 271 or 272 recommended), or consent of the instructor. Students with a grade of B+ or lower in linear algebra are encouraged to take another 200-level course with proofs before taking MATH 355.  Limited of 25 students fall semester.  Professor TBA.  No limit for spring semester.  Professor TBA.

If Overenrolled: In the Fall, preference will be given to MATH majors

Cost: $47 ?

MATH 355 - LEC

Section 01
M 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SMUD 207
W 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SMUD 207
F 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SMUD 207

MATH 355 - DIS

Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SMUD 204

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Understanding Analysis, 2nd Edition Springer Stephen Abbott Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024