Details of MA4103 (Autumn 2019)

Level: 4 Type: Theory Credits: 4.0

Course CodeCourse NameInstructor(s)
MA4103 Comprehensive I Shibananda Biswas,
Somnath Basu,
Sushil Gorai

Syllabus
This is a problem solving course.

The topics are Analysis (I, II & III), Linear Algebra (I & II) and Algebra (I).

There will be a set of problems suggested by each of the instructors on respective topics. The examinations will be based on these problems sets.

There will be two examinations - one mid-term of 50 marks and one end-semester of 50 marks.

Prerequisite
This course can only be opted by Math Major students.

References
Suggested Texts:

1. Rudin, W., Principles of Mathematical Analysis, McGraw Hill.
2. Bartle, R. G. and Sherbert, D. R., Introduction to Real Analysis, Wiley.
3. Herstein , I. N., Topics in Algebra,
4. Hoffman, K. and Kunze, R., Linear Algebra, Prentice Hall India.
5. Artin, M., Algebra, Pearson Education India.
6. de Souza, P. N., Berkeley Problems in Mathematics, Springer.
7. Halmos, P. R., Linear Algebra Problem Book, The Mathematical Association of America.

Course Credit Options

Sl. No.ProgrammeSemester NoCourse Choice
1 IP 1 Not Allowed
2 IP 3 Not Allowed
3 IP 5 Not Allowed
4 MR 1 Not Allowed
5 MR 3 Not Allowed
6 MS 7 Core
7 RS 1 Elective
8 RS 2 Elective