lakeside972 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Courses taken: Calc III Linear Algebra A course dealing with Diff Eqs Probability Mathematical Statistics Courses I have NOT taken: A serious proofs-oriented course, which I know is important for Real Analysis I'd like to apply to econ Ph.D programs this fall, so I'd likely take Real Analysis this summer. I'm planning to take off time from work to fully dedicate myself to the course. I'm also planning to do some proof prep in the two weeks before the class. Still, I don't know if that would be enough preparation. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblenm Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Which analysis book will the class use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 That is probably enough preparation. I had the same classes going into it and was fine. In the two weeks before the class try to read through the first couple chapters of Rudin or whatever book you are using just to familiarize yourself with the language and notation. Find a study group asap to work on problem sets with. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside972 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 The textbook is "A Course in Real Analysis" by Hugo D. Junghenn https://www.amazon.com/Course-Real-Analysis-Hugo-Junghenn/dp/1482219271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catrina Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Your background should be sufficient, although I agree that it would be good to practice with proofs first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathenomics Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I guess this may depend on the school, but doesn't the mathematical stats sequence give you a slight flavor of what derivations/proofs look like? If you've felt comfortable with proofs covered in those courses, I think the transition into real analysis should be reasonably smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specious Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 As I've mentioned in a separate thread, I highly recommend that you only take this class and RA over the summer. It's your call but overdosing on math can mess up what is panning out to be a solid application to T20 programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
economie Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Generally, real analysis don't require preparation. Where I studied it was the first class in which we had to do some proofs. For some, it went well, for some it didn't. Half of the class failed... but it had no prerequisites. And I don't see what kind of class (except some intro to proofs) would help prepare to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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