School of Computing and Mathematics  
 
 
MAT-10031 Foundations of Analysis  
Co-ordinator: Dr Anthony Osborne    Room: MAC2.13, Tel:33265  
Teaching Team:  
Level: 1 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733075
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description

This module is intended as an introduction to rigour in Mathematics. It begins by discussing mathematical statements and the meaning and basic strategies of proof. This is followed by a short exposition of naive set theory and by a careful treatment of the notion of a function. The remainder of the module comprises a development of real analysis and covers the real number system, sequences, series and limits.

Aims

The aim of the module is to provide students with an introduction to pure mathematics, through the study of techniques of proof, sets and relations, real numbers and limiting processes.


Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand mathematical language and techniques of mathematical proof.
Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3

Understand the fundamental concepts related to sets, functions, real numbers, sequences, limits and infinite series.
Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3

Use the basic concepts and theory to develop mathematical and logical arguments.
Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3

Use the basic concepts and theory to make judgements and to evaluate different approaches to solving problems.
Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3







Study hours

36 hours lectures
12 hours Examples Classes
24 hours coursework preparation
78 hours private study


Description of Module Assessment

01: Coursework weighted 30%
Approximately 10 problem sheets set at weekly intervals plus Credit for participation in Examples Classes


02: Class Test weighted 20%
Unseen one-hour class test set during module


03: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 50%
Two-hour end of module examination



Version: (1.04S) Created: 04/Jun/2010

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.