Complex Analysis

Course aim

Develop the classical theory of functions of a single complex variable, supported by worked examples.

Course content

Complex numbers; functions of a single complex variable; elementary functions and their transformations; limits; continuity and derivatives; differentiability and the Cauchy-Riemann equations; contour integration; integral theorems; representation of analytic functions by power series; Taylor and Laurent expansions; zeros and poles; the theory of residues; applications to the evaluation of definite integrals; conformal mapping.

Textbook(s)

E. B. Saff and A.D. Snider 2002, Fundamentals of Complex Analysis with Applications to Engineering, Science and Mathematics , 3rd, Prentice Hall, USA - OR the 2013 edition also listed here

E. B. Saff and A.D. Snider 2013, Fundamentals of Complex Analysis: Engineering, Science and Mathematics, Pearson New International Edition - Third Edition, Pearson, USA - OR the 2002 edition also listed here

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1069	Advanced Linear Algebra and Infinite Series

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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