Course Description
Both MAT 319 and 320 provide a closer, more rigorous look at
the fundamental concepts of one-variable calculus. The main focus will
be on the key notions of convergence and continuity; the basic facts
about differentiation and integration will be presented as examples of
how these notions are used. The course provides a good opportunity for
students to learn how to read and write rigorous proofs. MAT 320
prepares them for further studies in analysis. Both courses are
writing intensive; all students will have the opportunity to complete
the proof-oriented component of the Department of Mathematics upper
division writing requirement.
Relation between MAT 319 and MAT 320: These two courses will be
taught together during the first month. The first Midterm will be
taken by all students in class on February 24. The lectures in the
rest of that week will still be joint, but after that (starting March 3)
the classes will split. Students will divide into sections depending
on their aptitude and interests, and the lecturers'
recommendations. (Special arrangements have been made with the
Registrar to permit this late change of registration.)
Grading policy for MAT 319: The final grade will be based on
the midterm scores (25% each) the final examination (35%) and
homework (15%). A student will get the better of two grades, one calculated
from this weighted sum, the other based only on the (cumulative)
final examination.
