MA 205 Complex Analysis

Fall 2019

U. K. Anandavardhanan

Department of Mathematics
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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Introduction

1.1. Syllabus
• Definition and properties of analytic functions.

• Cauchy-Riemann equations, harmonic functions.

• Power series and their properties.

• Elementary functions.

• Cauchy’s theorem and its applications.

• Taylor series and Laurent expansions.

• Residues and the Cauchy residue formula.

• Evaluation of improper integrals.

• Conformal mappings.

1.2. Texts/References
(CB03) R. V. Churchill and J. W. Brown, Complex variables and applications (7th Edition),
McGraw-Hill (2003).

(Kre99) E. Kreyszig, Advanced engineering mathematics (8th Edition), John Wiley (1999).

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1.3. Course Plan

S. No. Date Topic Rough Outline from [Kre99]

1. 29 July Complex Numbers & Functions of a Complex Variable 12.1-12.3

2. 01 Aug Cauchy Riemann Equations 12.4

3. 05 Aug Power Series 14.1-14.5

06 Aug Tutorial I (Slot 14A)

4. 08 Aug Elementary Functions 12.5-12.7

13 Aug Tutorial II (Slot 14A)

5. 19 Aug Elementary Functions (Contd.) 12.8-12.9

20 Aug Tutorial III (Slot 14A)

6. 22 Aug Line Integrals & Cauchy’s Theorem 13.1-13.2

7. 26 Aug Cauchy Integral Formula 13.3

27 Aug Tutorial IV (Slot 14A)

8. 29 Aug Applications of Cauchy Integral Formula 13.4

03 Sept Tutorial V (Slot 14A)

9. 05 Sept Applications of Cauchy Integral Formula (Contd.) 13.4

10. 06 Sept Discussion of Singularities 15.1-15.2

11. 09 Sept Residue Calculus 15.3

11 Sept Tutorial VI (Slot 7A)

12. 12 Sept Evaluation of Real Integrals 15.4

1.4. Lectures and Tutorials

Every week, we will have two lectures of one and a half hours and one tutorial session of one
hour. Since the class size is quite large, it may be difficult for me to give you the kind of personal
attention that is ideal. Therefore the onus is on you to be attentive in the class and make the best
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use of the lectures. It may not be possible for you to take down the class notes; in fact it is not
necessary as the lecture slides will be uploaded on the moodle site for the course soon after the
class.
As far as the tutorials are concerned, the class will be divided into 6 tutorial batches. Each batch
has a “course associate”. The tutorials are meant for you to practise problem solving. You are
expected to try the problems from the relevant tutorial sheet before coming to the class. The
tutorial sheets will be uploaded on moodle. You should also make use of the tutorial hour to
clear your doubts with the course associate.
In my experience the students who do well are precisely those who attend the classes regularly
and study systematically from day one. You are strongly encouraged to read the reference books;
copies of these books are there in the Central Library. You are welcome to approach me or your
course associate for any guidance or assistance regarding the course. You are encouraged to ask
questions in the class, outside the class, at the coffee shop (if you find me there), and by e-mail.
Your comments on the course are welcome too.

1.5. Policy on Attendance

Attendance in the lectures and tutorials is compulsory. Students who do not meet 80% atten-
dance requirement may be given an XX grade. In case you miss lectures for valid (medical)
reasons, get a medical certificate and keep it with you. You will be asked to produce it if you
fall short of attendance.

1.6. Evaluation Plan

1. There will be two quizzes of 30 minutes duration and they will carry 10 marks each.
Dates, timings and syllabi for the quizzes will be announced in the class.
2. The final examination, scheduled to be held during September 16-20, 2019 will be for
30 marks. The syllabus will cover all the topics.

1.7. Instructor

Prof. U. K. Anandavardhanan
Room No. 204 C, Department of Mathematics
Internal Phone: 7433
e-mail: anand@math.iitb.ac.in
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1.8. List of Course Associates

Room Name e-mail
@math.iitb.ac.in
LT 001 Monojit Bhattacharjee mono
LT 002 Vikramjeet Chandel vikramc
LT 003 Arjun Paul arjunp
LT 004 Brahadeesh S bs
Rahul Kumar rahulk
LT 005 Reshmi MN reshmi
Soumyadip Thandar sthandar
LT 006 Poonam Pokale pramnath
Shashank Singh shashank
Gopikrishnan CR gopikrishnan

1.9. Schedule of Lectures and Tutorials

Lectures Tutorial I-V
Mon: 17:30-18:55 (12A) Tues: 17:30-18:55 (14A)
Thurs: 17:30-18:55 (12B) Tut VI: 08:30-09:25 (7A)

Venue: Lectures will be held in LA 201. The tutorials are in LT - 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006.