Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Mathematics & Physics School
Sequences & series of real functions. Intermediate value theorem. Extreme value theorem. Taylor's theorem & error estimates. Criteria for integrability. Vector functions, continuity & differentials. Implicit & inverse function theorems & applications. Metric spaces: compactness, completeness, continuity, contraction mapping principle. Ascoli-Arzela theorem.
MATH2401 provides a rigorous introduction to key concepts from real mathematical analysis. There is some overlap between this course and MATH2400. However, MATH2401 will treat topics in a more in-depth fashion and covered more challenging material.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This is an advanced course designed to challenge students. Those interested in MATH2401 should have received a grade of 6 or 7 inﾠMATH1071. If you do not meet these criteria, you are stronglyﾠadvised to takeﾠMATH2400. Although not a prerequisite, familiarity with the course material of MATH1061 is helpful.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MATH1071
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MATH2400, MATH7407 (co-taught).
Course contact
Tutor
Mr Max Orchard
Tutor
Mr Calder Barksdale
Tutor
Mr Aydin Neighbour
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
All classes will be conducted on campus. Consult your personal timetable for times and locations. Students are expected to attend these sessions in person unless they have a valid reason for being unable to attend (such as illness).
Important: if you are ill, then do not attend any classes in person.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide students with solid grounding in mathematical analysis. Students will be introduced to a number of fundamentalﾠmathematical conceptsﾠand will be presentedﾠwith theory andﾠexamples. Furthemore it is expected thatﾠstudents willﾠdevelopﾠthe appropriate level of mathematical rigour requiredﾠin the presentation ofﾠmathematical arguments, proofs and solutions.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand proofs of deep results in single variable real analysis. Students should be able to provide proofs of results close to those covered in class, with an appropriate level of detail and rigour. Moreover, students should demonstrate substantive content knowledge of single variable real analysis.
LO2.
Understand constructions in multivariable real analysis. Students should be able to provide proofs of results close to those covered in class, with an appropriate level of detail and rigour. Moreover, students should demonstrate substantive content knowledge of multiple variable real analysis.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set | Assignments | 25% |
Assignment 1: 16/08/2024 5:00 pm Assignment 2: 13/09/2024 5:00 pm Assignment 3: 18/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Quiz | Quiz 1 | 25% |
22/08/2024 1:00 pm |
| Quiz | Quiz 2 | 25% |
19/09/2024 1:00 pm |
| Quiz | Quiz 3 | 25% |
24/10/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Assignments
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
Assignment 1: 16/08/2024 5:00 pm
Assignment 2: 13/09/2024 5:00 pm
Assignment 3: 18/10/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
There will be three assignments, each worth 8.33%.
Submission guidelines
Assignments should be submitted online using Gradescope
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
In order to be able to post assignment solutions in a timely manner, extensions beyond 7 days of the due date are not possible. See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item then the listed penalty will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Quiz 1
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
22/08/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
Quiz 1 will be on Thursday 22 August during class time.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If students miss Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 (but not both and not Quiz 3), the remaining two quizzes will be scaled to be worth 37.5% each. No medical certificate is required.
If students miss Quiz 3 (but not Quizzes 1 and 2), they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of Quiz 3, last for 45 minutes and be worth 25%. No medical certificate is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss Quiz 3 and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss two quizzes, they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of the entire course, last 1 hour and be worth 50%. A medical certificate for one of the two missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss two quizzes and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss all three quizzes, they will have to sit one quiz during exam week as well as an oral exam, both covering the material of the entire course. Both will be 1 hour long and be worth 25% and 50%, respectively. A medical certificate for two of the three missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss all three quizzes and fail to do a quiz or oral exam in exam week cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
Quiz 2
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
19/09/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
Quiz 2 will be on Thursday 19 September during class time.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If students miss Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 (but not both and not Quiz 3), the remaining two quizzes will be scaled to be worth 37.5% each. No medical certificate is required.
If students miss Quiz 3 (but not Quizzes 1 and 2), they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of Quiz 3, last for 45 minutes and be worth 25%. No medical certificate is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss Quiz 3 and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss two quizzes, they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of the entire course, last for 1 hour and be worth 50%. A medical certificate for one of the two missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss two quizzes and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss all three quizzes, they will have to sit one quiz during exam week as well as an oral exam, both covering the material of the entire course. Both will be 1 hour long and be worth 25% and 50%, respectively. A medical certificate for two of the three missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss all three quizzes and fail to do a quiz or oral exam in exam week cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
Quiz 3
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
24/10/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
Quiz 3 will be on Thursday 24 October during class time.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If students miss Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 (but not both and not Quiz 3), the remaining two quizzes will be scaled to be worth 37.5% each. No medical certificate is required.
If students miss Quiz 3 (but not Quizzes 1 and 2), they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of Quiz 3, last for 45 minutes and be worth 25%. No medical certificate is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss Quiz 3 and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss two quizzes, they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of the entire course, last for 1 hour and be worth 50%. A medical certificate for one of the two missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss two quizzes and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss all three quizzes, they will have to sit one quiz during exam week as well as an oral exam, both covering the material of the entire course. Both will be 1 hour long and be worth 25% and 50%, respectively. A medical certificate for two of the three missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss all three quizzes and fail to do a quiz or oral exam in exam week cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 1 will have achieved a final mark of less than 20%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 2 will have achieved a final mark of at least 20% and less than 47%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 3 will have achieved a final mark of at least 47% and less than 50%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 4 will have achieved a final mark of at least 50% and less than 65%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 5 will have achieved a final mark of at least 65% and less than 75%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 6 will have achieved a final mark of at least 75% and less than 85%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students who obtain a grade of 7 will have achieved a final mark of at least 85%. |
Additional course grading information
If students miss Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 (but not both and not Quiz 3), the remaining two quizzes will be scaled to be worth 37.5% each. No medical certificate is required.
If students miss Quiz 3 (but not Quizzes 1 and 2), they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of Quiz 3, last for 45 minutes and be worth 25%. No medical certificate is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss Quiz 3 and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss two quizzes, they will have to do an oral exam during exam week. This exam will cover the material of the entire course, last for 1 hour and be worth 50%. A medical certificate for one of the two missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss two quizzes and fail to do an oral exam cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
If students miss all three quizzes, they will have to sit one quiz during exam week as well as an oral exam, both covering the material of the entire course. Both will be 1 hour long and be worth 25% and 50%, respectively. A medical certificate for two of the three missed quizzes is required. Note the hurdle requirement: Students who miss all three quizzes and fail to do a quiz or oral exam in exam week cannot achieve a pass mark (or higher).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment in this course will be an oral exam. To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Students should check that all assessment marks are correctly recorded.
Artificial Intelligence
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Applications for Extensions to Assessment Due Dates
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ – applying for an extension. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.
Please note:
- Requests for an extension to an assessment due date must be submitted through your my.UQ portal and you must provide documentation of your circumstances, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed. Your application must be submitted on or before the assessment item's due date and time.
- Applications for extension can take time to be processed so you should continue to work on your assessment item while awaiting a decision. We recommend that you submit any completed work by the due date, and this will be marked if your application is not approved. Should your application be approved, then you will be able to resubmit by the agreed revised due date.
- If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date and time for submission provided. It is important that you check the revised date as it may differ from the date that you requested.
- If the basis of the application is a medical condition, applications should be accompanied by a medical certificate dated prior to the assignment due date. If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a written statement (Word document) outlining why you cannot provide the documentation. You must then upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
- If an extension is being sought on the basis of exceptional circumstances, it must be accompanied by supporting documentation (eg. Statutory declaration).
- For extensions based on a SAP you may be granted a maximum of 7 days (if no earlier maximum timeframe applies). See the Extension or Deferral availability section of each assessment for details. Your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, additional extension requests for the assessment item will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
- An extension for an assessment item due within the teaching period in which the course is offered, must not exceed four weeks in total. If you are incapacitated for a period exceeding four weeks of the teaching period, you are advised to apply for Removal of Course.
- If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, you are advised to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty - seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
- Students may be asked to submit evidence of work completed to date. Lack of adequate progress on your assessment item may result in an extension being denied.
- There are no provisions for exemption from an assessment item within UQ rules. If you are unable to submit an assessment piece then, under special circumstances, you may be granted an exemption, but may be required to submit alternative assessment to ensure all learning outcomes are met.
Applications to defer an exam
In certain circumstances you can apply to take a deferred examination for in-semester and end-of-semester exams. You'll need to demonstrate through supporting documentation how unavoidable circumstances prevented you from sitting your exam. If you can’t, you can apply for a one-off discretionary deferred exam.
Deferred Exam requests are submitted online via mySi-net. Requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with deferred examinations, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons may be found at my.UQ.
Please note:
- Applications can be submitted no later than 5 calendar days after the date of the original exam.
- There are no provisions to defer a deferred exam. You need to be available to sit your deferred examination.
- Your deferred examination request(s) must have a status of "submitted" in mySI-net to be assessed.
- All applications for deferred in-semester examinations are assessed by the relevant school. Applications for deferred end-of-semester examinations are assessed by the Academic Services Division.
- You’ll receive an email to your student email account when the status of your application is updated.
- If you have a medical condition, mental health condition or disability and require alternative arrangements for your deferred exam you’ll need to complete the online alternative exam arrangements through my.UQ. This is in addition to your deferred examinations request. You need to submit this request on the same day as your request for a deferred exam or supplementary assessment. Contact Student Services if you need assistance completing your alternative exam arrangements request.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Relevant course material will be posted on the Blackboard page of the course at ﾠhttps://learn.uq.edu.au.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Lecture |
Lectures Students are expected to attend lectures and tutorials. |
Tutorial |
Tutorials Students are expected to attend lectures and tutorials. |
Additional learning activity information
All students will be expected to attend classes in person and to attend their weekly tutorials.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.