MATH353 COMPLEX CALCULUS

Course Code:2360353
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (4.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:7.5
Department:Mathematics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ALİ ULAŞ ÖZGÜR KİŞİSEL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, a student will:

  • Understand in details the complex number system and the complex plane.
  • Use functions of a complex variable and explore their properties.
  • Understand the concepts of the derivative of a complex function and analyticity of a function.
  • Make calculations with elementary functions of a complex variable.
  • Evaluate line integrals and prove results using the Cauchy theorem and the Cauchy integral formulas.
  • Freely use of complex sequences and infinite series, Laurent series, residues and the residue theorem and apply them to various problems.
  • Understand the concepts of conformal mappings.

Course Content

Algebra of complex numbers. Polar representation. Analyticity. Cauchy-Riemann equations. Power series. Elementary functions. Mapping by elementary functions. Linear fractional transformations. Line integral. Cauchy-Theorem. Cauchy integral formula. Taylor`s Series. Laurent series. Residues. Residue theorem. Improper integrals.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students will learn the basics of functions of a complex variable.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields.✔
2Can produce innovative thoughts and products.✔
3Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate.✔
4Has a comprehension of mathematical symbols, concepts together with the interactions among them and can express his/her solutions similarly.✔
5Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak).✔
6Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group.✔
7Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues.✔
8Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually.✔
9Is responsive to life-long learning, improving his/her skills and abilities✔
10Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others✔

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution