Learning objectives
The course provides the basic mathematical instruments for a solid comprehension of the other courses.
Prerequisites
Preliminary requirements: elementary algebra; trigonometry; analytic geometry; rational powers; exponential and logarithm; elementary functions.
Course unit content
Logic and set theory; equivalence and ordering.
Numerical sets: natural numbers and induction principle; combinatorial calculus and elementary probability; integers and rationals; real numbers and supremum; complex numbers and their n-th roots.
Real functions: maximum and supremum; monotone, odd and even functions; powers; irrational functions; absolute value; trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions; graphs of the elementary functions and geometric transformations of the same.
Sequences: topology; limits and related theorems; monotonic sequences; Bolzano-Weierstrass and Cauchy theorems; basic examples; the Neper number "e"; recursive sequences; complex sequences.
Continuous functions: limits of functions; continuity and properties of continuous functions (including intermediate values, Weierstrass theorem); uniform continuity and Heine-Cantor theorem; Lipschitz continuity; infinitesimals.
Properties of differentiable functions (including Rolle, Lagrange, Hopital theorems); Taylor expansion (with Peano and Lagrange remainder); graphing a function.
Indefinite and definite integral: definition and computation (straightforward, by parts, by change of variables); integral mean and fundamental theorems; Torricelli theorem; generalised integrals: definition and comparison principles.
Numerical series: definition, convergence criteria, Leibniz and integral criteria.
Full programme
Preliminary requirements: elementary algebra; trigonometry; analytic geometry; rational powers; exponential and logarithm; elementary functions.
Logic and set theory; equivalence and ordering.
Numerical sets: natural numbers and induction principle; combinatorial calculus and elementary probability; integers and rationals; real numbers and supremum; complex numbers and their n-th roots.
Real functions: maximum and supremum; monotone, odd and even functions; powers; irrational functions; absolute value; trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions; graphs of the elementary functions and geometric transformations of the same.
Sequences: topology; limits and related theorems; monotonic sequences; Bolzano-Weierstrass and Cauchy theorems; basic examples; the Neper number "e"; recursive sequences; complex sequences.
Continuous functions: limits of functions; continuity and properties of continuous functions (including intermediate values, Weierstrass theorem); uniform continuity and Heine-Cantor theorem; Lipschitz continuity; infinitesimals.
Properties of differentiable functions (including Rolle, Lagrange, Hopital theorems); Taylor expansion (with Peano and Lagrange remainder); graphing a function.
Indefinite and definite integral: definition and computation (straightforward, by parts, by change of variables); integral mean and fundamental theorems; Torricelli theorem; generalised integrals: definition and comparison principles.
Numerical series: definition, convergence criteria, Leibniz and integral criteria.
Bibliography
Theory and basic exercises:
E. ACERBI e G. BUTTAZZO: "Primo corso di Analisi matematica", Pitagora editore, Bologna, 1997
D. MUCCI: "Analisi matematica esercizi vol.1", Pitagora editore, Bologna, 2004
esamination exercises:
A. COSCIA e A. DEFRANCESCHI: "Primo esame di Analisi matematica", Pitagora editore, Bologna, 1997
Teaching methods
Teaching method:
Oral lessons, practical lessons in small groups.
Exams:
Written test divided into two parts followed by a colloquium.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written and oral examination at end
Other information
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