Overview

This unit provides an introduction to complex analysis and integral transform.  Topics include:  complex numbers and functions; domains and curves in the complex plane; complex differentiation; complex integration; Cauchy's integral theorem and its consequences; Taylor and Laurent series; Laplace and Fourier transforms; complex inversion formula; branch points and branch cuts; … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Gregory Markowsky

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Gregory Markowsky

Notes

This unit shares seminars and applied classes with MTH3020, but has separate assessment.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the properties of complex numbers and functions, including differentiability;

2.

Evaluate line integrals in the complex plane;

3.

Apply Cauchy's integral theorem and its consequences;

4.

Determine and work with Laurent and Taylor series;

5.

Apply the method of Laplace transforms and evaluate the inverse transform;

6.

Apply advanced complex analysis tools in applications to physics and engineering.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - Continuos assessment
2 - Final assessment - (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Seminars

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Availability in areas of study

Applied mathematics
Mathematics
Pure mathematics