Math 171 – Intermediate Analysis 1

Fall 2025
Instructor Information
● Instructor Name: Michael Bishop, Ph.D.
● Department: Mathematics
● Email / Telephone: [email protected]
● Office: Peters Business Building Room 355
● Student Support Hours: Posted in Canvas
Course Information
● Course Modality: In-person
● Course ID: 75497
● Units: 4
● Class Meeting Location & Time: Monday-Thursday 3-3:50pm, Lab School 133
● Canvas: fresnostate.instructure.com
● Prerequisites: Math 111 with C or better
● Course description: Natural and rational numbers, real numbers as a complete
ordered field, its usual topology, sequences and series of real numbers, functions
of a real variable, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiability, generalized
mean value theorem, Riemann integrals.
Required Course Materials
Introduction to Analysis, 4 ed., William Wade. This book is recommended; feel free to
find an earlier edition. You should also have a calculus book ready for review.
Course Specifics
Course goals: The main goal of this course is to prove the concepts of Calculus
rigorously. This includes teaching students how to write analytical proofs with clarity,
precision, and accuracy and to provide students with a solid introduction to the real
numbers, sequences, series, limits, continuity, differentiability, and integrability of
functions of one variable.
Student Learning Outcomes: In addition to the goal of mastering the concepts
listed in the course description and the course goals, it is also intended that each
student will be able to:1
Math 171 – Intermediate Analysis 1
Fall 2025
Instructor Information
● Instructor Name: Michael Bishop, Ph.D.
● Department: Mathematics
● Email / Telephone: [email protected]
● Office: Peters Business Building Room 355
● Student Support Hours: Posted in Canvas
Course Information
● Course Modality: In-person
● Course ID: 75497
● Units: 4
● Class Meeting Location & Time: Monday-Thursday 3-3:50pm, Lab School 133
● Canvas: fresnostate.instructure.com
● Prerequisites: Math 111 with C or better
● Course description: Natural and rational numbers, real numbers as a complete
ordered field, its usual topology, sequences and series of real numbers, functions
of a real variable, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiability, generalized
mean value theorem, Riemann integrals.
Required Course Materials
Introduction to Analysis, 4 ed., William Wade. This book is recommended; feel free to
find an earlier edition. You should also have a calculus book ready for review.
Course Specifics
Course goals: The main goal of this course is to prove the concepts of Calculus
rigorously. This includes teaching students how to write analytical proofs with clarity,
precision, and accuracy and to provide students with a solid introduction to the real
numbers, sequences, series, limits, continuity, differentiability, and integrability of
functions of one variable.
Student Learning Outcomes: In addition to the goal of mastering the concepts
listed in the course description and the course goals, it is also intended that each
student will be able to:
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• Define the following: supremum and infimum of a set, sequence, limit of a
sequence, Cauchy sequence, limit of a series, finite limits of a function, infinite
limits of a function, continuity of a function, uniform continuity of a function,
differentiability of a function, integrability of a function, and power series.
• Provide examples for the above terms and verify that an example either satisfies
or does not satisfy the above definitions.
• State and apply the Completeness Axiom, Monotone Convergence Theorem,
Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Mean Value Theorem, Taylor’s Theorem,
L’Hopital’s Rule, Inverse Function Theorem and the Fundamental Theorems of
Calculus to relevant mathematical problems.
• Construct arguments and write complete proofs using the above definitions and
axioms, and theorems.
This course aligns with the following student learning outcomes from the Mathematics
Department Student Outcomes Assessment Plan that graduates will be able to:
A2. distinguish, describe, and apply the definitions and basic properties of fundamental
concepts in analysis, such as set, function, continuity, sequence, series, derivative, and
integral.
B1. read and understand definitions, theorems, and proofs; verify if a mathematical
object satisfies a definition; verify if a mathematical object satisfies the condition of a
theorem; and analyze the correctness of arguments in a proof.
B2. construct mathematical arguments and write clear, organized, and correct
mathematical proofs.
Course Requirements/Assignments
Written Homework: Written homework will be assigned weekly. Written homework
should be neat and well-organized. It must have the student’s name, homework
number, and course title. It may be handwritten or typed up using LaTeX. A physical
copy must be submitted in class. Students are encouraged to discuss the homework
with one another. Each student must write up the homework separately and refer to
colleagues if they use any ideas from them. It is recommended that after collaborating
with classmates, each student writes their solutions without notes.
Quizzes: There will be weekly in-person quizzes. No books, notes, calculators,
communication with others, or electronic devices are allowed during quizzes. They will
evaluate your knowledge of definitions, theorems, examples, and problems assigned for
homework or closely related to them.
Final Exam: There will be a comprehensive in-person final exam. No books, notes,
calculators, communication with others, or electronic devices are allowed during exams.
Attendance: Attendance is required. All students are expected to attend every class
and participate. Students must attend two-thirds (2/3) of all class periods in order to
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receive grades of A, B, or C. There are 59 class periods scheduled so students should
attend at least 39. If a student attends less than two-thirds of classes, they may only
receive a D or an F.
Grading policy: The grade in this course will be weighted as follows.
Homework 20%
Quizzes 40%
Final Exam 40%
Letter Grades:
A 90% - 100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60%-69%
F 0% - 59%
Course Policies & Safety Issues
In-class behavior: Students are expected to treat the instructor and classmates with
respect during lectures and group problem solving. Students are expected to
participate. Student conduct which disrupts the learning process will not be tolerated
and will lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from course. See also the he
University Policy on Disruptive Classroom Behavior (APM 419).
Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours posted on this syllabus
and the CANVAS webpage. The office hours will be accessible both in-person in his
office as well as online via Zoom (see CANVAS page for link). Please be patient in this
hybrid set-up. Students may also arrange an appointment, simply send an email with
availability to the instructor.
Email: The best way to contact the instructor is by email. Emails will be responded to
within business hours (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) and should be formatted as a short
letter (and not a text or chat message).
Late work and make-up work policy: Late homework will always be accepted for
feedback but will receive a zero except with excused absences. Make-up quizzes will
not be permitted except in cases of authorized absences (university sponsored
activities, jury duty, etc.) and emergencies; in such cases, official documentation must
be provided to verify. If you know in advance that you will be absent for a quiz day,
please notify the instructor as soon as possible. Both the lowest homework score and
lowest quiz score will be dropped. If a student misses a quiz and wishes for it to be
excused due to a university-approved reason, they must provide paperwork verifying
the reason for their absence.
Academic Honesty: Any and all work submitted is expected to be done entirely by the
student. For written homework, students may work together to find solutions but must
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write solutions separately from one another. Using online resources not provided by the
instructor is considered a violation of academic honesty. For quizzes and exams, any
communication or collaboration is prohibited. Violation of academic honesty will be
reported and may result in loss of grade on the work.
Fresno State has continually focused on the safety and well-being of our campus
community by following state and local public health guidelines as well as California
State University policies. Any COVID-19-related questions or concerns can be directed
to campus Office of Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Management at 559.278.8422
Additionally, listed below are resources and quick links regarding updates on the
coronavirus, campus and community resources, testing sites and more.
● Visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for the latest updates on the
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● For updated regarding the Fresno State campus community and response, click
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Please remember that the same student conduct rules that are used for in-person
classroom instruction also apply for virtual/online classrooms. Students are prohibited
from any unauthorized recording, dissemination, or publication of any academic
presentation, including any online classroom instruction, for any commercial purpose. In
addition, students may not record or use virtual/online instruction in any manner that
would violate copyright law. Students are to use all online/virtual instruction exclusively
for the educational purpose of the online class in which the instruction is being provided.
Students may not re-record any online recordings or post any online recordings in any
other format (e.g., electronic, video, social media, audio recording, web page, internet,
hard paper copy, etc.) for any purpose without the explicit written permission of the
faculty member providing the instruction. Exceptions for disability-related
accommodations will be addressed by Student Disability Services working in
conjunction with the student and faculty member.
Dispute Resolution: If there are questions or concerns that you have about this course
that you and I are not able to resolve, please feel free to contact the Chair of the
department to discuss the matter.
● Chair's name: Carmen Caprau
● Department name: Mathematics
● Chair's email: [email protected]
● Department phone number: (559) 278-2992
Intellectual Property: All course materials, including but not limited to the syllabus,
readings, quiz questions, exam questions, and assignments prepared by the instructor
are property of the instructor and University. Students are prohibited from posting
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course materials online (e.g., Course Hero) and from selling course materials to or
being paid for providing materials to any person or commercial firm without the express
written permission of the professor teaching this course. Doing so will constitute both an
academic integrity violation and a copyright violation. Audio and video recordings of
class lectures as well as images of chat or messages shared during course
sessions are prohibited unless I give you explicit permission in advance. Students with
an official letter from the Services for Students with Disabilities office may record the
class if SSD has approved that service. Otherwise, recordings of lectures are
included in the intellectual property notice described above. These provisions exist
regardless of the modality of the course. That is they apply to in-person, hybrid
and online courses.
Student Ratings of Instruction: In the final weeks of the semester, you will be asked
to complete a short survey to provide feedback about this class. The primary goal of
student ratings is to help your instructor improve the class. Feedback will also be
reviewed by the department chair and the college dean. You will be given 15 minutes of
class to complete student ratings. Please offer feedback honestly and thoughtfully. Your
participation is appreciated. You can access your student rating surveys and get more
information at Fresno State Student Ratings for Instruction (SRI)
University Policies
Students with Disabilities: Upon identifying themselves to the instructor and the
university, students with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation for learning
and evaluation. For more information, contact Services to Students with Disabilities in
the University Library, Room 1202 (278-2811).
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards and Appeals Process:
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The following University policies can be found on the web at:
● Adding and Dropping Classes
● Cheating and Plagiarism
● Computers
● Copyright Policy
● Disruptive Classroom Behavior
● Honor Code
● Title IX
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students. Title IX and CSU policy prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, which
includes sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, sexual
exploitation, and stalking. We understand that sexual violence can impact a students’
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ability to be successful in the learning environment. We encourage students who have
experienced sexual misconduct to seek information on where to report from any
member of our faculty or staff in order to ensure that the university can provide students
with the necessary resources and supportive measures.
As an instructor, I have mandatory reporting responsibility as a part of my role. It is my
goal that you feel comfortable sharing information related to your life experiences in
classroom discussions, in your written work, and in our one-on-one meetings. I will seek
to keep the information you share private to the extent possible. However, I am required
to report any information I receive regarding sexual misconduct or information about a
crime that may have occurred during your time at Fresno State.
Students can report incidents of alleged sexual misconduct to either or both of
the following resources:
Office of Compliance and Civil Rights | occr.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.5003
Fresno State Police Department | fresnostate.edu/police | 559.278.8400
Students can also report other incidents of discrimination or harassment to:
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campus:
Counseling Services | studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/health/counseling | 559.278.2734
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Pregnancy or Related Conditions:
Pregnant Students or those with related conditions should contact the Title IX
Coordinator in the Office of Compliance and Civil Rights for assistance. The Title IX
Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure
the student's equal access to educational programs or activities.
Office of Compliance and Civil Rights | ccr.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.5003
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parenting students.
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with accommodations.
If you have concerns and you are unsure who to contact, please visit the Concern
& Action Guide.
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community becomes a partner in the response. To ensure you are prepared and remain
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phone. Prior to an emergency, assess your environment for options depending on the
emergency. Identify all possible exit routes, in an emergency always use the closest
most safe exit. Once you exit the building go to the predetermined evacuation assembly
point, if that is unavailable then go to an open safe space away from the emergency.
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Identify where and how you can secure yourself inside if you need to shelter in place or
hide from a threat. Be prepared to help guide those around you and assist individuals
who may be in need. Additional information can be found
at www.fresnostate.edu/emergency
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The following University services can be found on the web at:
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Subject to Change Statement
THIS SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE EVENT OF
EXTENUATING
CIRCUMSTANCES.
Course Calendar
The calendar should include projected dates, topics covered, deadlines, and/or periods
of time for readings, field trips, projects, exam dates (including the date and time of the
final exam) and assignment due dates. The following statement is suggested to footnote
the calendar: “The course schedule is subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances.”
If you plan to give your exam online or not to meet in class on the final exam day,
please explicitly inform students in your syllabus. You also need to address a memo to
that effect to your department chair and dean.
Tentative Course Schedule
This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Week Dates Topic Sections
1 8/20-21 Review, Absolute Values 1.1, 1.2
2 8/25-8/28 Suprema and Completeness 1.3
3 9/2-9/4 Well-ordering principle, induction, countability 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
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4 9/8-11 Limits of Sequences 2.1
5 9/15-18 Limit Theorems 2.2
6 9/22-25 Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem, Cauchy Sequences 2.3, 2.4
7 9/29-10/2 Cauchy Sequences, Infinite Series 6.1, 6.2,
8 10/6-10/9 Infinite Series 6.3, 6.4
9 10/13-16 Real Limits 3.1, 3.2
10 10/20-23 Continuous Function Theorems 3.3, 3.4
11 10/27-30 Derivatives 4.1, 4.2
12 11/3-6 Mean Value Theorem 4.3, 4.4
13 11/10-13 Inverse Function Theorem, Riemann Sums 4.5, 5.1
14 11/17-20 Riemann Sums, Integrals 5.2
11/24-27 Thanksgiving Break, No class
15 12/1-4 Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 5.3
16 12/8-12/10 Improper Integration 5.4
12/11-12 Consultation Days
12/15 (Wed) Final Exam Monday 3:30-5:30pm