PURE MTH 3009 - Integration and Analysis III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

The Riemann integral works well for continuous functions on closed bounded intervals, but it has certain deficiencies that cause problems, for example, in Fourier analysis and in the theory of differential equations. To overcome such deficiencies, a "new and improved" version of the integral was developed around the beginning of the twentieth century, and it is this theory with which this course is concerned. The underlying basis of the theory, measure theory, has important applications not just in analysis but also in the modern theory of probability. Topics covered are: Set theory; Lebesgue outer measure; measurable sets; measurable functions. Integration of measurable functions over measurable sets. Convergence of sequences of functions and their integrals. General measure spaces and product measures. Fubini and Tonelli's theorems. Lp spaces. The Radon-Nikodym theorem. The Riesz representation theorem. Integration and differentiation.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PURE MTH 3009
    Course Integration and Analysis III
    Coordinating Unit Pure Mathematics
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Prerequisites MATHS 1012 (Note: from 2015 the prerequisite for this course will be MATHS 2100 . Please plan your 2014 enrolment accordingly).
    Assumed Knowledge MATHS 2100 or PURE MTH 3002
    Course Description The Riemann integral works well for continuous functions on closed bounded intervals, but it has certain deficiencies that cause problems, for example, in Fourier analysis and in the theory of differential equations. To overcome such deficiencies, a "new and improved" version of the integral was developed around the beginning of the twentieth century, and it is this theory with which this course is concerned. The underlying basis of the theory, measure theory, has important applications not just in analysis but also in the modern theory of probability.

    Topics covered are: Set theory; Lebesgue outer measure; measurable sets; measurable functions. Integration of measurable functions over measurable sets. Convergence of sequences of functions and their integrals. General measure spaces and product measures. Fubini and Tonelli's theorems. Lp spaces. The Radon-Nikodym theorem. The Riesz representation theorem. Integration and differentiation.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Daniel Stevenson

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts underlying the definition of the general Lebesgue integral. 

    2. Demonstrate familiarity with a range of examples of these concepts.  

    3. Prove the basic results of measure theory and integration theory.  

    4. Demonstrate understanding of the statement and proofs of the fundamental integral convergence theorems, and their applications.  

    5. Demonstrate understanding of the statements of the main results on integration on product spaces and an ability to apply these in examples.  

    6. Apply the theory of the course to solve a variety of problems at an appropriate level of difficulty.  

    7. Demonstrate skills in communicating mathematics orally and in writing.  

    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4,5,6
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2,4,5,6
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 6
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 7
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6,7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    None.
    Recommended Resources
    R. G. Bartle The elements of integration, 517.51811 B2891e
    M. Capinksi & E. Kopp, Measure, integral and probability, 517.9871 C243m 
    I. K. Rana, An introduction to measure and integration, 510.5 G733 45
    H. L. Royden, Real Analysis, 519.53 R8884.3 
    W. Rudin, Real and complex analysis, available by request, JJ136788
    M. E. Taylor, Measure theory and integration, 510.5 G733 76
    Online Learning
    This course uses MyUni exclusively for providing electronic resources, such as lecture notes, assignment papers, sample solutions, discussion boards, etc. It is recommended that students make appropriate use of these resources.

    Link to MyUni login page:
    https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Over the course of 30 lectures, the lecturer presents the material to the students and guides them through it.  During this time students are expected to engage with the material being presented in lectures, identifying any difficulties that may arise in their understanding of it, and interacting with the lecturer to overcome these difficulties.  It is expected that students will attend all lectures, but lectures will be recorded (when facilities allow for this) to help with incidental absences and for revision purposes.  In fortnightly tutorials students present their solutions to assigned exercises and discuss them with the lecturer and their peers.  Fortnightly homework assignments help students strengthen their understanding of the theory and their skills in applying it, allowing them to gauge their progress.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Activity Quantity Workload Hours
    Lectures 30 90
    Tutorials 6 18
    Assignments 5 48
    TOTALS 156
    Learning Activities Summary
    Lecture Outline

    Week 1: Introduction; review of completeness of the real numbers; cardinality; countable and uncountable sets; introduction to measure theory; σ-algebras.  

    Week 2: Borel sets; the extended real numbers; Lebesgue outer measure and its properties.  

    Week 3: Lebesgue measurable sets; the σ-algebra of Lebesgue measurable sets; relationship with the Borel σ-algebra; the Cantor set; measure spaces and examples.  

    Week 4: Properties of measure spaces; measurable functions and their properties.  

    Week 5: limsup and liminf; sequences of measurable functions; the Cantor ternary function; simple functions; approximation by simple functions.  

    Week 6: Integration of simple functions; integration of non-negative measurable functions; the Montone Convergence Theorem and its consequences.  

    Week 7: Fatou's Lemma; the general integral and its properties; the Dominated Convergence Theorem; notions of convergence and Egoroff's Theorem.   

    Week 8: Comparison of the Riemann and Lebesgue integrals; products of measure spaces.  

    Week 9: the Carathéodory Extension Theorem; Tonelli's Theorem and its proof; the Monotone Class Lemma; Fubini's Theorem.  

    Week 10: Basic concepts of functional analysis: normed vector spaces, Banach spaces and Hilbert spaces.  

    Week 11: Lp spaces; basic inequalities for Lp spaces; the essential supremum; the Riesz-Fischer Theorem and its proof.

    Week 12: Absolutely continuous measures; the Radon-Nikodym Theorem and its proof; the Riesz-Representation Theorem for Lp spaces.  

    Tutorials in Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 cover the material of the previous two weeks.   
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Component Weighting Outcomes Assessed
    Assignments/Tutorials 30% All
    Exam 70% All
    Assessment Related Requirements
    An aggregate score of at least 50% is required to pass the course.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weighting
    Tutorial exercises 1 Week 1 Week 2 0%
    Class exercises 1 Week 2 Week 3 4%
    Tutorial exercises 2 Week 3 Week 4 2%
    Class exercises 2 Week 4 Week 5 4%
    Tutorial exercises 3 Week 5 Week 6 2%
    Class exercises 3 Week 6 Week 7 4%
    Tutorial exercises 4 Week 7 Week 8 2%
    Class exercises 4 Week 8 Week 9 4%
    Tutorial exercises 5 Week 9 Week 10 2%
    Class exercises 5 Week 10 Week 11 4%
    Tutorial exercises 6 Week 11 Week 12 2%
    Submission

    Assignments will have a maximum two-week turn-around time for feedback to students.

    Late assignments will not be accepted.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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