Real Analysis –

mth440

(3 credits)

This course focuses on the functions of real variables. Students investigate the topology of the real line and plane, and use these concepts to prove limit and convergence theorems about sequences, series, and functions. Students also examine continuity, differentiation, and the Riemann integral.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Preliminaries and Real Numbers
- Find the results of operations on finite sets.
- Prove statements about sets and functions.
- Use the Principle of Mathematical Induction to prove statements about the set of natural numbers.
- Prove statements about finite and infinite sets.
- Prove statements about the sets R of real numbers and Q of rational numbers.
- Find subsets of R defined by specified conditions.
- Prove statements using the Completeness and Supremum Properties of real numbers.
- Prove statements about intervals.
Sequences, Series, and Limits
- Determine convergence and limits of sequences of real numbers.
- Determine convergence and sums of series of real numbers.
- Prove statements about sequences and subsequences.
- Prove statements about infinite series.
- Determine limits of functions.
Continuous Functions
- Prove statements about continuous functions.
- Prove continuity using rules for combinations of continuous functions.
- Prove statements about continuous functions on intervals.
- Determine whether or not a function is uniformly continuous.
- Prove statements about monotone and inverse functions.
Differentiation
- Determine whether or not a given function is differentiable.
- Use the Mean Value Theorem to prove the existence of relative extrema.
- Use L'Hospital's Rules to find limits of functions.
- Use Taylor's Theorem to develop polynomial approximations to functions.
The Riemann Integral
- Compute the value of a Riemann sum.
- Determine whether or not a function is integrable.
- Find integrals and derivatives, using the Fundamental Theorems of Calculus.
- Use the Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson's Rule to find approximations to integrals.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Real Analysis –

mth440

Preliminaries and Real Numbers

Sequences, Series, and Limits

Continuous Functions

Differentiation

The Riemann Integral

We're here to help

Learn more today