Real Analysis 2 - MAST5013

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2024 to 2025
Canterbury
Autumn Term 5 15 (7.5) Ian Wood checkmark-circle

Overview

This module builds on the Stage 1 Real Analysis 1 module. We will extend our knowledge of functions of one real variable, look at series, and study functions of several real variables and their derivatives.

The outline syllabus includes: Continuity and uniform continuity of functions of one variable, series and power series, the Riemann integral, limits and continuity for functions of several variables, differentiation of functions of several variables, extrema, the Inverse and Implicit Function Theorems.

Details

Contact hours

Total contact hours: 42
Private study hours: 108
Total study hours: 150

Method of assessment

Assessment 1 (10-15 hrs) 20%
Assessment 2 (10-15 hrs) 20%
Examination (2 hours) 60%

Reassessment methods:
Like-for-like

Indicative reading

The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
Recommended reading:
B. S. Thomson, A. M. Bruckner, and J. B. Bruckner, Elementary Real Analysis (2nd Edition), 2008.
W. Rudin, Principles of mathematical analysis (3rd Edition), International Series in Pure and Applied Mathematics. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York-Auckland-Düsseldorf, 1976.
Additional reading:
T.M Apostol, Mathematical analysis (2nd edition).. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Reading, Mass.-London-Don Mills, Ont., 1974.
K.G. Binmore, Mathematical analysis. A straightforward approach (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge-New York, 1982.

See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)

Learning outcomes

The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:

8.1 demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles within mathematical analysis;
8.2 demonstrate the capability to use a range of established techniques and a reasonable level of skill in calculation and manipulation of the material to solve problems in mathematical analysis;
8.3 apply the concepts and principles in mathematical analysis in well-defined contexts beyond those in which they were first studied, showing the ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different tools and techniques.

Notes

  1. Credit level 5. Intermediate level module usually taken in Stage 2 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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