MCS 321
Theory of Complex Variables
How to get in touch with me
Professor Tom LoFaro
Office: Olin 314
Office Hours: see schedule
Phone: 933-7463
Email: tlofaro@gustavus.edu
Text
Complex Variables and Applications, 8th
edition by Brown and Churchill,
McGraw-Hill.
Objective
This course is an introduction to the theory
of complex analysis. We will discuss derivatives and integrals of a function of
a complex variable, Cauchy's integral theorem and formula, the calculus of
residues and its application to evaluation of integrals, conformal mappings,
and various other topics as indicated by the interests, needs, and experiences
of the students.
Chapters Covered
We will be covering parts of chapters 1-7 of
this text. Here is a tentative schedule.
Grading
|
Homework Assignments |
100 points |
|
2 Exams |
200 points |
|
1 Final Exam |
150 points |
Homework
Homework assignments will be posted on the
MCS 321 homework
page. Explain your work clearly and concisely in complete sentences when
appropriate. Each set is worth 10 points. Homework will be collected in class
on the posted date. No late homework is accepted for any reason.
The lowest homework score will be
dropped.
Exams
There will be two timed takehome exams. The first will be at the conclusion of
Chapter 3 and the second after Chapter 6.
The first midterm exam will take place on Wednesday March 9. Here is the review
sheet. The dates of the
subsequent exams are to be determined.
Academic Honesty:
As a community of scholars, the faculty and
students of Gustavus Adolphus College have formulated an academic honesty
policy and honor code system, which is printed in the Academic Bulletin and in
the Gustavus Guide. As a student at Gustavus Adolphus College I agree to uphold
the honor code. This means that I will abide by the academic honesty policy,
and abide by decisions of the joint student/faculty Honor Board.
Accessibility
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Art of 1973
and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) work together to ensure
‘reasonable accommodation’ and non-discrimination for students with
disabilities in higher education. A student who has a physical,
psychiatric/emotional, medical, learning, or attentional disability that may
have an effect on the student’s ability to complete assigned course work should
contact the Disability Services Coordinator (Laurie Bickett, x6286) in the
Advising Center. She will review your concerns, decide what accommodations are
necessary, and let me know. All discussions are confidential.
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