Fall 2026

Analysis I

Analysis I covers real numbers, set theory, metric spaces, topology, and core calculus concepts like limits, continuity, and integration.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Ben Johnsrude3.8/5Gheorghe CraciunSergey Denisov

Summary

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Historical reviews of Arun Ram, Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall: The course is difficult, with homework described as impossible to finish and lectures moving at a fast pace, requiring significant effort and careful note-taking.

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Prerequisites

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(MATH 234 and 467), (MATH 322, 341, 376, or 421), graduate/professional standing, or member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Hung Tran, Thierry Laurens : Hung Tran is described as clear, organized, and well-prepared, with exams that are challenging but doable. Thierry Laurens builds strong foundations and makes complex topics feel like natural extensions, earning a strong recommendation.

CHRIS RYCROFT is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

GHEORGHE CRACIUN is recorded teaching in Spring 2007. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

HUNG TRAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2020, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JENNIFER BEICHMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JIRI LEBL is recorded teaching in Fall 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

LAURENTIU MAXIM is recorded teaching in Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MIHAELA IFRIM is recorded teaching in Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

THIERRY LAURENS is recorded teaching in Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

TIMO SEPPALAINEN is recorded teaching in Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

TREVOR LESLIE is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

YANNAN QIU is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2008. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 002Classroom Instruction40 / 400
LEC 004Classroom Instruction38 / 400
LEC 003Classroom Instruction39 / 401
LEC 001Classroom Instruction40 / 402

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews of Hung Tran, Thierry Laurens : Recent instructors like Hung Tran and Thierry Laurens provide clear, well-organized lectures that build strong foundations, making the challenging Real Analysis course manageable with effort.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.99 GPA, 46.7% A/AB (n=122 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.01 GPA, 45.0% A/AB (n=140 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.26 GPA, 61.1% A/AB (n=131 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Arun Ram, Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall: The course is difficult, with homework described as impossible to finish and lectures moving at a fast pace, requiring significant effort and careful note-taking.

Historical reviews of Timo Seppalainen, Trevor Leslie: Students value instructors who are encouraging, available in office hours, and provide detailed solutions, which fosters a positive and supportive learning environment.

Topics

  • Set theory and topology
  • Sequences, series, and calculus operations
  • Function sequences and uniform convergence

Skills

  • Real analysis fundamentals including topology, convergence, and integration
  • Metric space and topological reasoning
  • Analysis of function sequences and series

Grades

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8 earlier forecasts · 0.16 GPA average error.

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1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.

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MATH 521 · Fall 2026

Analysis I

Recorded 2026-09-07
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