Learning objectives
Provide the basic tools of Mathematical Analysis
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
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Complex numbers. Definitions, operations, complex plain, polar form, root extraction.<br />
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Sequences. Mathematical induction; real and complex sequences; <br />
limit of a sequence; subsequences; Cauchy sequences; monotonic sequences; <br />
Neper's number; sequences defined by recurrence relation; upper and lower limits; <br />
Bolzano-Weirstrass theorem, compactness in the real line. Uniform continuity. <br />
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Series. Convergence criteria: comparison tests, ratio test, root test; absolute convergence; <br />
rearrangements; alternating series; examples: geometric series, harmonic series, power series. <br />
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Improper integrals; convergence of the integral, absolute convergence, <br />
comparison tests. Integral test for positive valued series.
Full programme
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Bibliography
J. Cecconi, G. Stampacchia, Analisi Matematica 1, LIGUORI, 1974. <br />
E. Giusti, Analisi Matematica 1, BORINGHIERI, 1983. <br />
E. Acerbi, G. Buttazzo, Primo corso di Analisi Matematica, Pitagora editrice, Bologna (1997)
Teaching methods
Teaching method: classroom lectures and classroom exercises<br />
Assessment method: written and oral examination
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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