MAT 4240: COMPLEX ANALYSIS II

Prerequisite: MAT 3118: Complex Analysis I

Purpose
To expose the learner to calculus of residues and its application in the evaluation of
integrals: both the conformal mapping and the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation and
their applications
Expected Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able:
i. Explain the conditions, under which a complex function is conformed.
ii. Determine a complex function that would transform a given figure in the Z-plane to a
given figure in the w-plane.
iii. Evaluate difficulty real integrals by converting them to contour integrals.
iv. Estimate the divergences and convergences of infinite products of complex numbers.
v. Study potential theory in fluid dynamics with ease.
Course content
Residues, evaluation of integrals, conformal mapping and its application, the Swartz-
Christoffel transformation, uniform convergence and infinite products, analytic
continuation, uniqueness and the principle of reflection.
Course Assessment
The course will be assessed in two parts:
• Coursework (continuous assessment tests) which shall constitute 30% of the total mark
• Examination shall constitute 70% of the total mark
Core reading material
1.James Ward Brown & Ruel V. Churchill (2008). Complex Variables and Applications (8th
Edition). McGraw Hill. Education
2.Churchill (1978). Introduction to Functions of Complex Variables. London: McGraw-Hill
Book Company.
3.Spiegel (1984). Schaum Outline Series, Complex Variables. London: McGraw-Hill Book
Company.
Recommended reference materials
4.John, H. Mathews & Russell W. Howell (2006) Complex Analysis for Mathematics and
engineering. 5th Edition. New Delhi: Narosa Publishing House.
5.Ian Stewart & David Tall (2006). Complex Analysis. Amazon.

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