12314 MAA 4211 U01 ADVANCED CALCULUS (3) TuTh 1230-1345 Room GC 287B (rukim@fiu.edu).
SPRING 2009

Description: An intense study of the foundations of Calculus. Topics include: The real number system, continuity, differentiation, Riemann-Stieltjes integration and series of functions.

Prerequisite: MAC 2313 (Calculus III), MAS 3105 (Linear Algebra) and MAA 3200 (Introduction to Advanced Mathematics).
Text: Real Analysis by John M. Howie. Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series ISBN 1615-2085.
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 418A, M,Tu,W,Th 1530-1630 , Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
 

Tests and quizzes:

  • There will be two (2) midterms, worth 100 points each. The dates are February 5 and March 26.
  • Final: A mandatory comprehensive, final exam will carry 150 points. The date and time are Tuesday, April 21, 2009. 1200-1400. GC 287B.
  • Quizzes: Two (2) quizzes; Dates January 29 and March 12. Each is worth 25 points.

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    Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 400 points.

  • Midterms: 200
  • Final: 150
  • Quizzes: 50

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    Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------360-400
    A_--------------------------------340-360
    B+--------------------------------320-340
    B---------------------------------260-320
    B_--------------------------------240-260
    C+--------------------------------220-240
    C---------------------------------160-220
    C_--------------------------------140-160
    D---------------------------------060-140
    F---------------------------------000-060

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