Learning objectives

• Distinguish between sequences a, b, c, … and series a+b+c+…
• Master geometric series
• Encounter some famous series
• Use series convergence tests:
  • comparison with integral (p-series)
  • comparison with geometric series (ratio test)
  • alternating series test

Before class

• Ponder Hughes-Hallett problems:  9.1: 3,26,29; 9.2: 23; 9.3: 9, 13, 46; 9.4: 15, 20, 25; 9.5: 11.

In class

• Work problems