MATH 381- Complex variables and transforms

1. Description: Analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, simple mappings, Cauchys theorem,

Cauchys integral formula, Taylor and Laurent expansions, residue calculus. Properties of one and two-sided
Fourier and Laplace transforms, the complex inversion integral, relation between the Fourier and Laplace
transforms, application of transform techniques to the solution of differential equations. The Z-transform
and applications to difference equation (time permitting).
2. Prerequisites: MATH 264.
3. Textbook: Complex Variables, by A. David Wunsch, Pearson.
4. Instructor, contact information and office hours:
Prof. Niky Kamran, Burnside Hall, Rm 924, (514) 398 3809, nkamran@math.mcgill.ca, office hours on
Tuesdays from 12h30 to 13h30, or by appointment.
5. Marking scheme: 20%Assignments+30% Midterm+50%Final Examination.
6. Midterm: The midterm test will be given in class and held on Tuesday October 21.
7. Assignments: The assignments and solution outlines will be posted on MyCourses. Please note that no
late assignments will be accepted.
8. Lecture times: 8h35 to 9h55 TR Burnside Hall 1B45.
8. Tutorials: The tutorials will start on the week of September 8. Locations and times will be posted on
Minerva and MyCourses.
9. University Policies:
Academic integrity: McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code
of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest/ for more information)
Language: In accord with McGill Universitys Charter of Students Rights, students in this course
have the right to submit in English or in French any written work that is to be graded.