UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

MTH2140 Real analysis

Faculty of Science

MTH2140 Real analysis is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 23 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

An introduction to real analysis with a special focus on sequences of real numbers and functions. Topics covered include properties of real numbers (infima/suprema and the axiom of completeness), sequences and series of real numbers (order limit theorem, Cauchy sequences and completeness, compactness), properties of functions over the reals (intermediate value theorem, mean value theorem), sequences and series of functions (pointwise and uniform convergence, the Weierstrass M-test, continuity and differentiability of the limit). Emphasis will be on rigorous mathematical proof and examples will be provided to show how intuition can be misleading.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Continuous assessmentDemonstration
    50%
  • Final assessment - Exam (3 hours and 10 minutes)Examination
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply core concepts of real analysis to study sequences, series, and functions of real variables;

  2. 2

    Develop and justify rigorous mathematical proofs in the context of real analysis;

  3. 3

    Analyse continuity, differentiability, and convergence with an emphasis on logical reasoning and counterexamples;

  4. 4

    Communicate mathematical arguments effectively, both orally and in writing, and collaborate to solve analysis problems.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars36 hours
  • Applied sessions22 hours
  • Three 1-hour seminars;
  • One 2-hour applied class (in weeks 2-12) and
  • 7 hours of independent study per week.

Where it fits

MTH2140 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Ngan Le
Chief Examiners
Dr Yann Bernard

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MTH2140?

MTH2140 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after MTH2140?

MTH2140 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including FIT2014, MTH3115, MTH3130, MTH3160, MTH4115 and MTH4331. Those lead on to 23 units in all.

When is MTH2140 offered?

In 2026, MTH2140 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

Does MTH2140 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include MTH2140?

MTH2140 is part of Applied mathematics; Financial and insurance mathematics; Mathematical economics and econometrics; Mathematical statistics; and Mathematics, and 1 other area of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Mathematics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available