Department of Mathematics Syllabus
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MAT 185A: Complex Analysis
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Lecture(s) |
Sections |
Comments/Topics |
1-2 |
1.1-1.3 |
Complex number system |
3-4 |
1.4 |
Review continuous functions |
5-6 |
1.5 |
Basic properties of analytic functions |
7 |
1.6 |
Differentiation of elementary functions |
8 |
2.1 |
Contour Integrals |
9-10 |
2.2-2.3 |
Cauchy’s Theorem |
11-12 |
2.4 |
Cauchy’s Integral Formula |
13-14 |
2.5 |
Maximum Modulus Principle and harmonic functions |
15 |
3.1 |
Convergent series of analytic functions |
16-17 |
3.2 |
Power series and Taylor’s Thm |
18-19 |
3.3 |
Laurent series and classification of singularities |
20-21 |
4.1 |
Calculation of residues |
22-23 |
4.2 |
Residue Thm |
24-25 |
4.3 |
Evaluation of definite integrals |
26-27 |
4.4 |
Evaluation of infinite series |
Complex analysis appears in many areas of the natural sciences and has wide applications. Students will be challenged to improve their problem solving skills within the broad context of Calculus. Mastery of this course also supports the development of clear analytical thinking.