Complex Variables

General

Prefix

MATH

Course Number

423

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

The complex field, the theory of analytic functions, power series. Fundamental theorem of algebra.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Perform basic algebraic operations using various representations of the complex number system.

Outcome

Prove simple facts about the topology of the complex number system and functions of a single complex variable.

Outcome

Compare and contrast functions of a real variable and functions of a complex variable.

Outcome

Identify and differentiate analytic functions.

Outcome

Find harmonic functions that solve classical applied problems in mathematics.

Outcome

Define complex generalizations of the definite integral of a function of a real variable.

Outcome

Compute contour integrals.

Outcome

State the Cauchy Integral Formula and Liouville's Theorem.

Outcome

Compute the Taylor and Laurent expansions of simple functions, determining the nature of the singularities, regions of convergence, and calculating residues

Outcome

Use the Cauchy Residue Theorem to evaluate integrals.

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