MATH3K3   COURSE OUTLINE (Fall 2000)

This course is offered by
Department of
Mathematics and Statistics



Instructor:   Dr. Pengfei Guan (GSB-205/D, Extension 27155, guan@icarus)
Website:  http://icarus.math.mcmaster.ca/guan/guan.html

Textbook: Complex Variables and Applications (6th Edition), by Brown and
          Churchill.

References: Saff-Snider, Fundamentals of Complex Analysis for Mathematics,
            science and Engineeing, Prentice Hall.
            Rubenfeld, A First Course in Applied Complex Variables, Wiley.

There are available in Thode Library.       

      
Office Hours: To be arranged. 

      
Course Outline:

   (1) Review of complex numbers (about 5 lectures)

   (2) Functions of complex variable (about 7 lectures)

   (3) Complex integration (about 7 lectures)

   (4) Infinity Series (about 6 lectures)

   (5) Contour Integration (about 7 lectures)

   (6) Conformal Mappings (about 4 lectures)
      

Assignments: There will be six assignments (due on following Fridays 
                   by 12:00 at noon:
                   Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17, Dec. 1).
 
      
Midterm Tests: Oct. 11, and Nov. 9 (will be held during class time, locations to be announce).
 
      
Final Examination: to be scheduled in December.
 
      
Marking System: Assignments 25%; Midterm Tests 15% each;
      and Final Examination 45%.

Ethics: Attention is drawn to the "Statement on Academic Dishonesty" received
during registration and available in the Senate office. Any student who 
infringes any of these resolutions will be treated according to the published
policy.


Discrimination: The Faculty of Engineering is concerned with ensuring an 
environment that is free of all adverse discrimination. If there is a problem 
that cannot be resolved by discussion among the persons concerned, 
individuals are
reminded that they should contact their department chair, the sexual
harassment office or the human rights consultant, as soon as possible.


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