MAT 320: Introduction to Analysis

Fall 2003

Description and goals: A closer, more rigorous look at the fundamental concepts of one-variable calculus. The main focus will be on the key notions of convergence and continuity; the basic facts about differentiation and integration will be presented as examples of how these notions are used. The course provides a good opportunity for students to learn how to read and write rigorous proofs, and prepares them for further studies in analysis. The course is writing intensive. Students will have the opportunity to complete the proof-oriented component of the Department of Mathematics upper division writing requirement.

Texts and References

Syllabus

Homeworks and Worksheets

Announcements:

• 12/15: Final exam practice test solutions have been posted.

• 12/11: Information on the final exam, including a review sheet, has been posted.

• 11/30: Check out this information sheet on the short project.

• 11/18: Midterm 2 solutions have been posted.

• 11/13: Information on the second midterm, including a review sheet, has been posted. Please work on the sample problems; they will be discussed in the review session on Monday 11/17 during recitation. There will be no homework for next week

• 10/31: Solutions to HW7 problems have been posted on the assignments webpage. I will try to post the solutions to the future HW's every week.

• 10/22: Notice the change in my office hours.

• 10/3: Midterm 1 solutions have been posted.

• 9/30: Based on the students request, the due date for HW4 has been changed to Tuesday, 10/7.

• 9/25: There will be no workshop or recitation on Friday 10/3. The following week, Monday 10/6 is a holiday. There will be separate lectures for 319 and 320 on Tuesday/Thursday. Wednesday 10/8 is a Monday schedule so Eduardo Gonzalez will give recitation to MAT 320. MAT 319 will have its recitation on Friday 10/10.

• 9/25: Information on the first midterm, including a review sheet, has been posted.

• 9/23: Solutions to HW2 problems have been posted on the assignments webpage.

General Information:

• The class lecture meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:20-3:40 in Physics P-116.

• Recitation sessions are Mondays 12:50-1:45 in ESS 181.

• Students are given supplementary reading material for their project. Presentations are not required. Instead, students are expected to produce a short expository account (up to 5 pages) of the topic of their choice.

Basic Ground Rules:

• The course grade is based on the following scheme:
  
  

  Homework	Project	Two Midterms	Final Exam
  30%	10%	15% each	30%

• Homework will be posted on the web every Thursday and will be due the next Thursday at 5:00 pm. Doing homework is an absolutely essential part of this course. You are encouraged to work in groups and discuss the assignments with each other. But the work that you hand in must be your own write up. Please note that late homework will never be accepted.

• The exams schedules are as follows:
  
  

  Midterm 1	Midtem 2	Final
  Thu Oct 2 (in class)	Tue Nov 18 (in class)	Thu Dec 18, 11:00-1:30

• If a midterm exam is missed because of a documented illness or valid emergency, the course grade will be determined on the basis of the other work done during the semester. Exams missed for other reasons will count as failures.

• Grading note: At the end of the semester, everyone who has not withdrawn from the class will receive a grade. Incompletes will not be given to avoid F's.

• If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information, go to the following web site:
  http://www.ehs.stonybrook.edu/fire/disabilities.asp