Math 540: Real Analysis

Spring 2017

Class info	Instructor info	Course material
Lecture: TueThu 2–3:20pm in 341 Altgeld Hall Deconfusion session: Fri 3-3:50pm in 147 Altgeld Hall Midterm 1: Feb 16 (Thu), 2–3:20pm in 341 Altgeld Hall Midterm 2: Mar 30 (Thu), 2–3:20pm in 341 Altgeld Hall Final: May 10 (Wed), 7–10:00pm in 341 Altgeld Hall	Name: Anush Tserunyan Email: anush at illinois dot edu Office: 369 Altgeld Hall Extra office hour: by appointment	Course description [pdf] R. Bass, Real Analysis for Graduate Students [free download] G. Folland, Real Analysis [link] (not required) T. Tao's blog: courses 245A and 245B A. Tserunyan, A quick introduction to basic set theory [pdf]

When is it due? Homework will be assigned each week and collected on Tuesday in class before the lecture starts.
Will late homework be accepted? No. To deal with contingencies, the lowest homework score will be dropped (won't count towards the total homework percentage).
Can we work in groups? Yes, in fact, it is encouraged! But, after a group discussion of solutions to the homework exercises, each student has to write them on his/her own in his/her own words. If two solutions are too similar, they will be disqualified.
Homework format: Every homework assignment will consist of exercises from the Bass's textbook as well as those made up by the instructor (both equally mandatory). Occasionally, it will include writing a short essay with your reflection of specific aspects of the covered material.

Grading scheme: total grade = homework 30% + essays&attendence 4% + midterms 2 x 18% + final exam 30%
Where to look for your grades: All of your scores for homework and exams will be recorded on Moodle (learn.illinois.edu). Log in with your UIUC netID and click on Math 540.

Instead of holding office hours in my office, I will be holding weekly Deconfusion Sessions, during which I will just be in a classroom (to be posted above) for an hour and you can come ask questions or simply work on your homework. I encourage working in groups and having group discussions of problems. I will be there to help you when you get stuck. I strongly advise everyone to come even if they don't have any questions and even if they have fallen behind; the latter students can start reading the missed material and ask me questions about it while reading.
If you need to talk to me regarding other matters, email me to schedule an appointment.