This is the home page for the Fall 2017 Real Analysis class at Marlboro College. If you are in the class, log-in at the top-right of the screen to access more menu options on the left. A copy of the handout from the intro class is attached at the bottom of this page.

Real Analysis is the study of the real number system and functions of a real variable. In this course we look at how the real numbers are built and put the results developed in the Calculus sequence on a more rigorous footing. More importantly, we'll probe the limits of what the tools of Calculus can do, meeting lots of exotic examples that test and stretch our intuition (and hence provide motivation for the aforementioned rigor).

Abbott, Stephen. Understanding Analysis.

This course will use the usual grading scale, with grades computed as follows:

Come to class prepared to discuss material we have covered in class, and answer short writing prompts on the material. Please do not use phones and computers in class unless discussed with me beforehand. Please arrive on time. I will take attendance. There are roughly 26 classes total throughout the semester, please do your best to arrive on time to all of them. If attendance or participation become problematic, I will bump your grade down one letter grade.

Aim for 60 problems total, at least two from each of the sections, excluding project sections. You can turn homework in at any time, and revisions are accepted. By the date that Midterm evaluations are due, you need to have turned in at least 10 problems. All homework problems must be submitted by the last day of class.

Pick a topic to give a presentation on, I can help you choose. I suggest picking one of the project sections of Abbott's book: 1.5, 3.5, 4.6, 5.4, 8.2, 8.4,... Do all of the problems in the section and prepare a 20 minute or so presentation on the material.

You are expected to be aware of the college's policy on academic integrity and to abide by it. Please come and talk to me if anything is unclear.

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