Mathematics 365 :: Complex Variables :: Spring 2006

Instructor: Michael Bolt, 292 North Hall, x6-6719, mbolt@calvin.edu.

This course is an introduction to the theory and application of functions of one complex variable. Applications include using harmonic functions to solve for the distribution of a steady-state temperature or electrostatic charge, and to solve for non-viscous fluid flow. A working knowledge of complex analysis can be an important part of the education of any scientist or engineer.

Topics include: Complex numbers, complex functions, integration and the Cauchy integral formula, power series, residues and poles, and conformal mapping. Prerequisite: Mathematics 261 or 232.
Important Dates
There will be three in-class tests on the following days:
The final exam will be Wednesday, May 17, 9am--12pm.
Homework and Tests
P. Set 01 due Friday, Feb 03: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 02 due Friday, Feb 10: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 03 due Friday, Feb 17: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 04 due Friday, Feb 24: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 05 due Wednesday, March 01: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 06 due Friday, March 10: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 07 due Friday, March 17: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 08 due Friday, March 31: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 09 due Wednesday, April 05: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 10 due Monday, April 17: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 11 due Friday, April 21: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 12 due Friday, April 28: [pdf] : [soln]
P. Set 13 due Friday, May 05: [pdf]

In-class Handouts & Demonstrations


You can view notebook (.nb) files using the free program MathReader, available at http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathreader/.

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