Real Analysis I
Math 244
Fall 2013- The Humke Version

Back to the Basics

Course Goals

The Ideas We'll Cover

Learning LaTeX

Definitions and Theorems

Suggestions for Success

• Work on this course every day. Sometimes it may seem that your ``work'' didn't produce any tangible results, just questions and frustration. Knowing what questions to ask and knowing what hasn't worked for you, reflect progress. You should be encouraged and seek help. This is not an easy course to catch up in should you fall behind.
• Rewrite those homework problems that gave you trouble. Your Homework notebook will be very useful as you prepare for quizes and the exams.
• Quiz yourself on the definitions and theorem statements regularly. A stack of Flash cards can be very effective.
• Don't fall in the trap of copying down every single word of a proof presented in class. Pay attention to the ideas and make sure that you are following the logic of the proof. You can then reconstruct the proof for your notes later that same day. Most proofs are carefully presented in the text, anyway.
• A source of frustration at the beginning of this course may be the ease with which you see some of your classmates completing their assignments while you are struggling. Don't be alarmed. There is a skill to be learned in this course and it can be learned. It can take some folks a bit longer than others, though. Humke can help! (and he gets PAID to do it -- what a job!!!)