11891 MAA 4402 U01 COMPLEX VARIABLES (3) TH 1700--1815 Room DM 110 (rukim@fiu.edu).
FALL 2004

Description: An introduction to complex variables, beginning with the algebra and geometry of the complex number system. Topics include: complex functions; analytic functions; Cauchy's theorem and its consequences; Taylor and Laurent series; residue calculus; evaluation of real integrals and summation of series; conformal mapping.

Prerequisite: MAC 2313 (Calculus III) and MAP 2302 (Differential Equations) or MAA 4211 (Advanced Calculus).
Text: Complex Variables and Applications, Seventh Edition, by James Ward Brown and Ruel V. Churchill. (McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-287252-7).
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 418A, TR 1530-1630, Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered: Chapters 1--9.
 

Tests and quizzes:

  • There will be two (2) midterms, worth 100 points each. The dates are 09/30 and 11/18.
  • Final: A mandatory comprehensive, final exam will carry 150 points. The date and time are H Dec 16, 2004: 1530-1815.
  • Quizzes: Two (2) quizzes; Dates (may be changed as needed): 09/23 and 11/04. Each is worth 25 points.

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    Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 400 points.

  • Midterms: 200
  • Final: 150
  • Quizzes: 50

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    Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------360-400
    A_--------------------------------340-360
    B+--------------------------------320-340
    B---------------------------------260-320
    B_--------------------------------240-260
    C+--------------------------------220-240
    C---------------------------------160-220
    C_--------------------------------140-160
    D---------------------------------060-140
    F---------------------------------000-060

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