MATH 3320 Introduction to Analysis

Students may not take both MATH3320 and MATH3321. The purpose of this course is to give students the theoretical foundations for the topics taught in MATH1102-1103. It will cover algebraic and order properties of the real numbers, the least upper bound axiom, limits, continuity, differentiation, the Riemann integral, sequences, and series. Definitions and proofs will be stressed throughout the course.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
MATH2216 or MATH2211 and MATH2202 or MATH2203

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Biology B.S.: Quantitative corequisite options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.A.: Required mathematics courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics: 12 elective credits, chosen from (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.91 / 5

Based on 221 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Erika Ward
    Fall 2026
  • Brian Lehmann
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.22/5
  • Chi-Keung Cheung
    Fall 2024, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.77/5
  • Keerthi Madapusi Pera
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.20/5
  • Nicolas Petit
    Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.18/5
  • Qile Chen
    Spring 2024, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.89/5
  • Robert Gross
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.50/5
  • Julia Grigsby
    Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.04/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Erika Ward · Mcguinn Hall 30 MWF 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered