Mathematics 112: Real Analysis

Harvard University - Spring 2006
TH 10:00-11:30 in Science Center 507

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  • Instructor: Robert M. Strain

  • Course Assistants: Igor Rapinchuk and Alex Waldron

  • Igor Rapinchuk's Section: Tuesday 3-4 in SC 101B.

  • Alex Waldron's Section: Monday 7-8 in SC 101B.

  • Required Textbook: Rudin, Principles of Mathematical Analysis, 3rd Ed.

  • This course will cover the rigorous foundations of analysis and calculus.
    Topics may include:
    • Set Theory and the Real Numbers
    • Basic Topology and Metric Spaces
    • Compactness, Convergence and Continuity
    • Differentiation and (Riemann) Integration
    • Implicit Function Theorems
    • The Lebesgue Theory of Integration


  • Calendar
    • February 2 - First Class
    • March 23 - In-class midterm
    • March 28, 30 - Spring Recess
    • May 4 - Last Class
    • May 6 to May 16 - Reading period
    • May 9 to May 11 - Take-home final exam

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