James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

MA3109:03

Applied Complex Variable Theory

Townsville

HECS Band 2

39 hours lectures, 26 practice classes. Semester 1.

Staff: Mr D Mullamphy.

Complex function theory, contour integration, residues, integral transforms.

Learning Objectives:

  1. appreciation of the elegance and power of complex functions, in the representation and solution of mathematical problems from various disciplines;
  2. introduction to the application of symbolic algebra packages to analytic function theory.

Assessment by coursework (tests and assignments) (40%); a three-hour examination (60%).