Durham University
Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)

Module MATH3011: ANALYSIS III

Department: Mathematical Sciences

MATH3011: ANALYSIS III

Type Open Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2015/16 and alternate years thereafter Module Cap Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • Complex Analysis II (MATH2011) and Analysis in Many Variables II (MATH2031).

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • Analysis IV (MATH4201)

Aims

  • To provide the student with basic ideas of differentiation and integration in n-dimensional real space, to explain conditions which guarantee existence of solutions of ordinary differential equations, to introduce the notion of a smooth manifold and its applications.

Content

  • Metric Spaces.
  • Differentiation on Manifolds.
  • Integration in n-dimensional real space.
  • Differential forms.
  • Integration on Manifolds.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • By the end of the module students will: be able to solve novel and/or complex problems in Analysis.
  • have a systematic and coherent understanding of theoretical mathematics in the field of Analysis.
  • have acquired a coherent body of knowledge of these subjects demonstrated through one or more of the following topic areas:
  • Completeness.
  • Contraction mappings.
  • Picard theorem.
  • Implicit Function Theorem.
  • Inverse Function Theorem
  • Integration: Riemann integral.
  • Sets of measure zero.
  • Fubini theorem.
  • Linear Algebra of alternating forms.
  • Differential forms.
  • Integration of Differential forms.
  • Stokes' Theorem.
  • Green's Theorem.
  • Divergence Theorem.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Students will have highly specialised and advanced mathematical skills which will be used with minimal guidance in the following areas: spatial awareness.
Key Skills:
  • Students will have enhanced problem solving skills.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lectures demonstrate what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples.
  • Assignments for self-study develop problem-solving skills and enable students to test and develop their knowledge and understanding.
  • Formatively assessed assignments provide practice in the application of logic and high level of rigour as well as feedback for the students and the lecturer on students' progress.
  • The end-of-year examination assesses the knowledge acquired and the ability to solve predictable and unpredictable problems.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 40 2 per week for 19 weeks and 2 in term 3 1 Hour 40
Problems Classes 8 Four in each of terms 1 and 2 1 Hour 8
Preparation and Reading 152
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
three hour written examination 100%

Formative Assessment:

Four written assignments to be assessed and returned. Other assignments are set for self-study and complete solutions are made available to students.


Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University