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Math 142B
Introduction to Analysis II
Spring 2021 Course Syllabus

Updated 3/26/21

Course:  Math 142B

Title:  Introduction to Analysis II

Credit Hours:  4

Prerequisite:  Math 142A, or Math 140A, or consent of instructor

Course Description:  See the listing of Math courses in the online course catalog.

Textbook: Advanced Calculus (Second Edition), by Patrick M. Fitzpatrick; published by American Mathematical Society; copyright 2006

Subject Material:  We will cover most of chapters 6, 8, and 9 of the text.   A more complete list of the sections covered will be found (as they are added) on the course homework page.

Reading:  It will be expected that you read the assigned material in advance of the class period indicated by the course calendar. The amount of reading is not large in quantity; however, it is heavy in conceptual content.

Homework:  Homework will be assigned on the course homework page. There will be two components to each homework assignment: graded and recommended, and both should be completed by the indicated due date.  Your homework grade will be based on the best five (5) of seven (7) graded homework assignments.

Gradescope: All standard homework assignments are to be submitted via Gradescope. To log in, use the Gradescope link in the menu bar at left of the main page of your Math 142A Canvas site. To submit your assignment, follow the link to the appropriate assignment and carry out the instructions. Detailed help for using Gradescope can be found at https://help.gradescope.com/.

Exams:  There will be three (3) exams given during the term on the dates indicated on the course calendar.  The exam component of your course grade will be based on the best two (2) of your possible three (3) exam scores.   There will be no makeup exams.

Quizzes:  There will be six (6) quizzes given during the term on the dates indicated on the course calendar.  The quiz component of your course grade will be based on the best four (4) of your possible six (6) quiz scores.   There will be no makeup quizzes.

Regrade Policy:  Your exams (and homework) will be graded using Gradescope.  You will be able to request a regrade via Gradescope for a specified window of time.  Be sure to look for the email message from Gradescope that announces the regrade request window and make your request within the specified window of time; no regrade requests will be accepted after the deadline.

Grading: Your course grade will be based on the following weighted average:

Academic Integrity:  Academic integrity is highly valued at UCSD and academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense.  Students involved in an academic integrity violation will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or, in very serious cases, expulsion from the university.  Your integrity has great value:  Cultivate and protect your academic integrity. For more about academic integrity and its value, visit the UCSD Academic Integrity Website.


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