Stanford University Mathematics Department
Math 205A, Autumn 2013
General:
Math. 205A is designed to give a standard introduction, at beginning graduate level, to measure theory and the theory of the Lebesgue integral.
Course Content:
A tentative list of topics can be can be found at 205a-content
Lectures:
Tue, Thu 11:00-12:15 in Herrin T195, beginning Tuesday September 24
Text:
"Measure Theory" by Donald Cohn. (Required Text) available in the bookstore. We'll cover most of the first 7 chapters.
Web-page:
http://math205a.stanford.edu
All homework and course announcements (including for example solutions to homework problems and exams) will be accessed via this page.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned on the web-page each Tuesday, and will be due at lecture on the following Tuesday. In all there will be 9 homework assignments. The first homework is at: homework1.pdf
Note: The homework problems form an integral part of the course; they are easily the most reliable check of your progress in assimilating the material in a manner which is sufficiently deep to allow you to solve problems which are at least one level removed from routine application of definitions and formulae. While it is quite O.K. (and even encouraged) for you to discuss the problems in general terms with your peers, it is expected that what you hand in is your own work, and not a joint project of several people; i.e. you may NOT systematically work together with others on the homework problems, and such behavior would constitute a violation of the Honor Code
Exams:
Mid-term Exam: Thursday, October 24 (In class)
Final Examination: Monday, December 9, 3:30-6:30pm
The final examination time (3:30-6:30pm on Monday December 9) is officially scheduled by the Registrar's Office, and cannot be varied.
Announcements:
You should routinely check the "current announcements" on the home-page, since this provides you with the latest information relating to any aspects of the course (e.g. corrections to homework, arrangements for mid-terms, notes or corrections concerning material covered in the lectures, etc.).
Grading:
Mid-term: 30%
Homework: 20%
Final Exam: 50%
Honor Code:
Please be sure you are aware of the requirements of the Stanford Honor Code and your responsibilities under the code.