MA 371 - Real Analysis
- Fundamental Concepts
a) Set Theory
i) Basic notions
ii) Relations and functions
b) The Real Number System
i) Ordered fields
ii) The rational numbers as an ordered field
iii) The real numbers as a complete ordered field
iv) Sequences of real numbers and their properties
v) The Cauchy criterion
- Functions of a Real Variable
a) Continuity
i) Limits and continuity
ii) Continuous functions and sequences
iii) Properties of continuous functions
iv) Intermediate Value Theorem
v) Theorem of Bolzano-Weierstrass
vi) Extreme Vaule Theorem
b) Differentiation
i) Properties of derivatives
ii) Rolle's Theorem
iii) Mean Value Theorem
c) Integration
i) Review of the Riemann integral
Learning Outcome 1: The student will demonstrate a rigorous understanding of the complete ordered field of real numbers.
Learning Outcome 2: The student will demonstrate a rigorous understanding of convergence.
Learning Outcome 3: The student will demonstrate a rigorous understanding of continuity and differentiability.
