units

MTH3160

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
Organisational UnitSchool of Mathematical Sciences
OfferedClayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Julie Clutterbuck

Synopsis

In this unit we develop the theory of Banach spaces. Topics covered include a basic introduction to normed spaces, topology in Banach spaces, dual spaces, continuous linear mappings between Banach spaces, weak convergence and weak compactness in separable Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces and the Riesz representation theorem. Applications of these theories may include the contraction mapping theorem and its usage to prove the Cauchy-Lipschitz theorem (existence and uniqueness of solution to ordinary differential equations).

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic topological properties of normed spaces, and their applications to problems in other areas of mathematics;

  1. Understand and appreciate some important basic theorems in analysis and their applications, such as the contracion mapping theorem and the Riesz representation theorem;

  1. Recognise the conditions for existence and uniqueness of solutions to the initial value problem for systems of ordinary differential equations;

  1. Communicate mathematical ideas and work in teams as appropriate for the discipline of mathematics.

Assessment

Projects (two): 20%
Weekly assignments (10): 10%
Final examination (three hours): 70%

Workload requirements

Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour support class per week

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Julie Clutterbuck

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Mathematics and statistics

Prerequisites

MTH2021 or MTH2025, and MTH2140 or MTH3140