Mathematical Analysis 1
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the basic concepts of Mathematical Analysis, in particular those related to the study of differential calculus in one real variable.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should prove to have a sufficient knowledge of basic differential calculus concepts concerning functions of one real variable; they should also be able to apply the fundamental calculus techniques to solve exercise, including those of some complexity.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Analisi Matematica 1 (ediz.1)
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
1. The Real Field
Real numbers: ordering, operations, and properties. Bounded and unbounded sets. Upper and lower bounds, supremum and infimum, maximum and minimum. Intervals. Completeness of the real numbers. Density of rational and irrational numbers. Archimedean property and n-th roots. Decimal representation of rational numbers.
2. The Complex Field
Definition of the complex field and its operations. Isomorphism between ℝ and a subfield of ℂ. Algebraic, trigonometric, and exponential forms of complex numbers. Conjugate, modulus, powers, and roots. De Moivre's formula. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
3. Cardinality
Cardinality of sets. Equipotent sets. Countability of ℤ, ℚ, and operations on countable sets. Cardinality of the continuum and uncountability of ℝ. Power set and cardinality of (ℕ).
4. Sequences and Limits
Real sequences: convergence, divergence, oscillation. Uniqueness of limits, compactness theorems, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. Cauchy criteria. Limits on the extended real line, one-sided limits. Comparison theorems. Indeterminate forms. Monotone sequences, notable limits, the constant e, comparison of infinities and infinitesimals. Limsup, liminf, subsequences, and accumulation points
5. Numerical Series
Definition and convergence of series. Absolute convergence and convergence tests (comparison, root, ratio, condensation). Generalized harmonic series. Positive-term and alternating series. Brief notes on unconditional convergence.
6. Function Limits and Continuity
Limits of real functions, sequences, and compositions. Bounded functions and their extrema. Fundamental limit theorems. Asymptotes, infinitesimals, continuity and types of discontinuity. Monotonic functions and continuous inverses. Uniform continuity and Heine-Cantor theorem. Lipschitz functions and semicontinuity.
7. Differential Calculus (One Variable)
Derivatives and continuity. Non-differentiable points. Differentiation rules and derivatives of compositions and inverse functions. Sign of the derivative, local extrema. Fermat's, Rolle's, Lagrange's, and Cauchy's theorems. Higher-order derivatives, Taylor's formulas. Convexity and inflection points. Qualitative graph analysis.
8. Integral Calculus (Riemann)
Indefinite integral and main integration techniques. Riemann integrability, geometric meaning. Properties of the definite integral. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Integral functions and their derivatives. Improper integrals and convergence criteria. Qualitative analysis of functions defined by integrals.
Real numbers: ordering, operations, and properties. Bounded and unbounded sets. Upper and lower bounds, supremum and infimum, maximum and minimum. Intervals. Completeness of the real numbers. Density of rational and irrational numbers. Archimedean property and n-th roots. Decimal representation of rational numbers.
2. The Complex Field
Definition of the complex field and its operations. Isomorphism between ℝ and a subfield of ℂ. Algebraic, trigonometric, and exponential forms of complex numbers. Conjugate, modulus, powers, and roots. De Moivre's formula. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
3. Cardinality
Cardinality of sets. Equipotent sets. Countability of ℤ, ℚ, and operations on countable sets. Cardinality of the continuum and uncountability of ℝ. Power set and cardinality of (ℕ).
4. Sequences and Limits
Real sequences: convergence, divergence, oscillation. Uniqueness of limits, compactness theorems, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. Cauchy criteria. Limits on the extended real line, one-sided limits. Comparison theorems. Indeterminate forms. Monotone sequences, notable limits, the constant e, comparison of infinities and infinitesimals. Limsup, liminf, subsequences, and accumulation points
5. Numerical Series
Definition and convergence of series. Absolute convergence and convergence tests (comparison, root, ratio, condensation). Generalized harmonic series. Positive-term and alternating series. Brief notes on unconditional convergence.
6. Function Limits and Continuity
Limits of real functions, sequences, and compositions. Bounded functions and their extrema. Fundamental limit theorems. Asymptotes, infinitesimals, continuity and types of discontinuity. Monotonic functions and continuous inverses. Uniform continuity and Heine-Cantor theorem. Lipschitz functions and semicontinuity.
7. Differential Calculus (One Variable)
Derivatives and continuity. Non-differentiable points. Differentiation rules and derivatives of compositions and inverse functions. Sign of the derivative, local extrema. Fermat's, Rolle's, Lagrange's, and Cauchy's theorems. Higher-order derivatives, Taylor's formulas. Convexity and inflection points. Qualitative graph analysis.
8. Integral Calculus (Riemann)
Indefinite integral and main integration techniques. Riemann integrability, geometric meaning. Properties of the definite integral. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Integral functions and their derivatives. Improper integrals and convergence criteria. Qualitative analysis of functions defined by integrals.
Prerequisites for admission
Part of the ministerial program for secondary high schools, namely:
- basic algebra: monomials, polynomials, rational functions, powers, roots, exponentials and logarithms
- solving basic equations and inequalities
- basic theory of functions, elementary functions and their graphs, graphic interpretation of inequalities
- basic analytic geometry on the plane: lines, circles and parabolas
- basic trigonometry: sine, cosine and tangent, addition formulas
- basic set theory
- basic elements of logic
- basic algebra: monomials, polynomials, rational functions, powers, roots, exponentials and logarithms
- solving basic equations and inequalities
- basic theory of functions, elementary functions and their graphs, graphic interpretation of inequalities
- basic analytic geometry on the plane: lines, circles and parabolas
- basic trigonometry: sine, cosine and tangent, addition formulas
- basic set theory
- basic elements of logic
Teaching methods
The course of Mathematical Analysis 1 includes lectures and exercises, alternated according to a calendar published on the related Ariel website. Attendance at lectures and exercises is strongly recommended.
Exercise sheets relating to the topics already covered during the lectures are published weekly on the Ariel website.
Weekly meetings with tutors are planned to solve some of the proposed exercises and answer any questions.
Exercise sheets relating to the topics already covered during the lectures are published weekly on the Ariel website.
Weekly meetings with tutors are planned to solve some of the proposed exercises and answer any questions.
Teaching Resources
- P. M. Soardi, Analisi Matematica, nuova edizione, Città Studi, 2010.
- W. Rudin, Principi di Analisi Matematica, Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
- G. Gilardi, Analisi Matematica di Base, II edizione, McGraw-Hill, 2011
- G. Gilardi, Analisi uno, II edizione, McGraw-Hill, 2021
- E. Giusti, Esercizi e complementi di Analisi Matematica, Volume Primo, Bollati Boringhieri, 2000.
- P. Marcellini e C. Sbordone Analisi Matematica 1, Liguori, 2015
Several materials are available on the Ariel website, including:
- detailed program
- one or more exercise sheets for each of the topics covered during the lectures
- notes on some specific topics
- texts of the written tests assigned in recent years
- W. Rudin, Principi di Analisi Matematica, Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
- G. Gilardi, Analisi Matematica di Base, II edizione, McGraw-Hill, 2011
- G. Gilardi, Analisi uno, II edizione, McGraw-Hill, 2021
- E. Giusti, Esercizi e complementi di Analisi Matematica, Volume Primo, Bollati Boringhieri, 2000.
- P. Marcellini e C. Sbordone Analisi Matematica 1, Liguori, 2015
Several materials are available on the Ariel website, including:
- detailed program
- one or more exercise sheets for each of the topics covered during the lectures
- notes on some specific topics
- texts of the written tests assigned in recent years
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test and an oral test: both tests contribute to the final grade.
In the written test, some exercises are assigned, aimed at verifying the acquired ability to solve problems of Mathematical Analysis. The duration of the written test is commensurate with the number and difficulty of the assigned exercises, but will not exceed three hours. Two intermediate tests may be scheduled to replace the written tests of the first two exam sessions.
Only students who have passed the written test (or intermediate tests) of the same exam session are admitted to the oral test. During the oral test, the topics, the definitions and the proof of theorems presented during the course, and indicated in the final program, will be asked.
The exam is considered passed if at the end of both the written test and the oral test, the overall score is greater than or equal to 18/30.
In the written test, some exercises are assigned, aimed at verifying the acquired ability to solve problems of Mathematical Analysis. The duration of the written test is commensurate with the number and difficulty of the assigned exercises, but will not exceed three hours. Two intermediate tests may be scheduled to replace the written tests of the first two exam sessions.
Only students who have passed the written test (or intermediate tests) of the same exam session are admitted to the oral test. During the oral test, the topics, the definitions and the proof of theorems presented during the course, and indicated in the final program, will be asked.
The exam is considered passed if at the end of both the written test and the oral test, the overall score is greater than or equal to 18/30.
MAT/05 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS - University credits: 9
Practicals: 48 hours
Lessons: 45 hours
Lessons: 45 hours
Professors:
Calanchi Marta, Stuvard Salvatore
Analisi Matematica 1 (ediz.2)
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
MAT/05 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS - University credits: 9
Practicals: 48 hours
Lessons: 45 hours
Lessons: 45 hours
Professors:
Bucur Claudia Dalia, Cavaterra Cecilia
Professor(s)
Reception:
appointment via email
Dipartimento di Matematica, Via Saldini 50 - ufficio n. 2060
Reception:
Please, request an appointment via email
Room 1041, Department of Mathematics, Via Cesare Saldini 50, first floor or via Zoom conference call