Syllabus for MA  425H, Spring 2008

Office:  HA 205
Office Hours:  9:00 - 10:00  MWF, 1:15 - 2:00 Tues/Th or by appointment
Phone Number:  515-2381
E-mail address:  franke@math.ncsu.edu
Homepage:  http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~franke

 MA 425 is an introduction to mathematical analysis. Students will

• develop an understanding of the theory underpinning the calculus.
• develop their proof skills in one dimensional calculus.
• understand the concepts of the real number system, functions, limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of one variable, and uniform convergence.

Introduction to Real Analysis, Third Edition, by Robert G. Bartle and Donald R. Sherbert.  Price $100.

Outside web based reading:

	http://web01.shu.edu/projects/reals/

Outside reading: 
	A tour of the calculus / David Berlinski. QA303 .B488 1995 

5. Tentative schedule of reading assignments
 

Read the sections to be covered for the week.

Homework will be worked on in groups.  Thursdays will be used for class presentations with the written work turned in on Fridays.

There will be three Tests, scheduled depending on class progress.

The final is on Monday, April 28 at 1:00 pm. It is a 3 hour test.

Late homework assignments will not be graded.

The policy on incomplete grades is consistent with Grading Policies in Chapter 5 of the Handbook on Advising at
http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_policies/grading/reg.htm

9. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and scheduling makeup work:

The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm (link)

In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:  Excused absences are required for making up a missed test.

        MA 225 (MA 407 desirable).
        More information is available at : http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link)

11. Academic Integrity Statement:

Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm (link)

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities.  In order to take advantage of available accomodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653.  For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.1)  Information can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling_center/dss/ (link)

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NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/ (link)