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This is the preliminary syllabus for Math 324 in the spring of 2012. Math 324 is an introduction to complex analysis; it is required for Math majors, and is appropriate for interested majors in science and engineering.
The information found here is subject to change; updates will be posted as needed.
Math 324 - Introduction to Complex Analysis - is scheduled to meet MWF from 2 to 2:50 in Wickenden 306 (as of 01.17.2012, at 12:17). Shortly before classes start, you should verify the class location. You can check that sort of detail by using the Searchable Schedule of Classes at the registrar's web pages.
The first class is Wednesday January 18. The last class is Monday April 30. The final exam is Monday May 7, from 8:30 to 11:30.
Prerequisites: MATH 224 or 228
Textbook: Complex Variables, by Stephen D. Fisher (second edition); it is published by Dover. It is required. There will also be occasional hand-outs of class notes that you will be responsible for.
Website: The website of the course, with links to the syllabus, calendar, handouts, hw assignments, office hours, etc., is
Parts of the site are password protected; use your Case network id (usually initials followed by a number, like xyz999) and password to access those parts.Description: Math 324 is an introduction to complex analysis; it is required for Math majors, and is appropriate for interested majors in science and engineering. Among the topics we will cover are the basic properties of complex numbers and functions, power series representation, Cauchy's Theorem, the Residue theorem, conformal mapping.
Grading: There will be two tests during the term, and a final exam. Each test will be worth 100 points, and the final is worth 200 points. (The final exam will be Monday May 2, 8:30 - 11:30. ) The tests and final will account for roughly 2/3 of the course grade, with homework accounting for the other third. There is no provision for extra credit or other make-up work at the end of the semester.
Schedule: Here is a link to a calendar for the course.
Final exam: The final exam will be held Monday May 7, from 8:30 to 11:30.
Homework: A set of homework problems will be assigned regularly (roughly once a week). Generally you will be given one week to solve these problems. Late work will be penalized. If you feel that you have made some progress toward a solution of a problem without completely solving it, you should turn in your work to receive partial credit. You are welcome to discuss the problems with each other (and with me), but any work you hand in must be your own. For this sort of collaboration to be most fruitful, you should have thought about the problem on your own first.
If several of you discuss a problem and the discussion leads to a solution, you should each write up the solution independently. You should acknowledge the fact if any substantial part of a solution came from another student.
It is important that you keep up with the work. Do the homework as it is assigned, and ask questions right away if you find there is something you do not understand. The easiest way to do poorly in this class is to get behind on the homework assignments. Homework has a major impact on your course grade, both directly (see the section on Grading, above), and indirectly as a way of preparing for the tests.
Comments on the problems will be posted shortly after they are collected; for this reason, hw that is more than one class late will only be accepted in very special circumstances, or with prior approval from me.
Here is a link to the list of homework assignments.
Midterm grades: Midterm grades will be assigned. They are not a prediction of a likely final grade. They are based solely on the work that has been completed at the time that they must be submitted; which usually includes no more than one third of the total work for the course. Their purpose is mainly to warn students who may not be doing as well in the course as they think.
Contact information:
The instructor is Michael Hurley.
Email: mgh3@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-2885. Generally, email is a better way to reach me than phoning. A message can be left for me on voice mail at the number above, or if necessary a message can be left at the department office, 216-368-2880.
Office hours: My office is Yost 307B; my office hours during the spring semester are
Mondays, 1 - 1:50
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:20
Fridays, 11:30 - 12:20.
If you want to see me, don't feel that you have to wait for an office hour. Make an appointment, or just drop by.
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