MAT 319 - Introduction to Analysis, Spring 2004

Tuesday, Thursday 11:20-12:40 p.m. in Physics P116

Instructor: Blaine Lawson
                    blaine@math.sunysb.edu
                    Office: Math Tower 5-109
                    phone: +1-631-632 8285

Office Hours: Tuesday 2:00-3:00 p.m. in MLC (Note: MLC is now in the basement of the Math Tower, S-240A),
                          Wednesday and Thursday 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Math Tower 5-109

Recitation: Wednesday, Friday 10:40-11:35 p.m. in Physics P118
T.A.:  Yusuf Mustopa, mustopa@math.sunysb.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Math Tower 2-116

Textbook: Belding and Mitchell : Foundations of Anaylsis, Prentice-Hall, 1991 ISBN 0-13-326679-6

What is this course about?
In this course we will present the foundations of the Calculus of functions of one variable. We shall begin with axioms and fundamental properties of the real numbers and then rigorously establish all of the fundamental theorems that are only quoted in the basic Calculus sequence. An understanding of this material is fundamental for anyone interested in continued study of analysis and differential equations and many other areas of mathematics. We shall cover the first four chapters of the textbook `` Foundations of Anaylsis'' by Belding and Mitchell. A detailed syllabus, which gives the homework assignments, will be updated throughout the term.

Prerequisites: It is expected that students have a good grasp of the material in the basic Calculus sequence. It is also required that students have completed MAT200 or its equivalent. Anyone without MAT200 should speak with the instructor about the advisability of taking MAT319 and about the possibility of waiving this prerequisite.

Grading Policy: Your grade will be determined by your scores on

  • Midterm 1 :      20%
  • Midterm 2 :      20%
  • Final :               35%
  • Recitations :    25%
  • Homework: Homework problems will be assigned weekly (see syllabus). They are due the next week at the beginning of the Tuesday lecture. One problem will be graded each week. You get 5 points if you (reasonably) attempt to solve at least 80% of the problems and 5 points if you solve the graded problem correctly. You are expected to participate in recitations. Projects will also be assigned to individuals and to groups. The T.A. will determine a recitation grade at the end of the course based on your graded homework problems and on your performance on projects and in recitation classes.

    Exam Schedule:

    Midterm 1 : Thursday, March 4th, 11:20-12:40 in Physics P116
    Midterm 2 : Thursday, April 15th, 11:20-12:40 in Physics P116
    Final Exam : Thursday, May 13th, 11:00-1:30 p.m. in Physics P116


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