MA 205 Complex Analysis (Autumn 2016-17)

Instructor Name: Prof. Preeti Raman

Course Type: Core

Pre-requisites: MA 105, MA 106, MA 108

Course Content: Construction and formalism of complex numbers, algebra, differentiation, continuity, and integration( path/contour), Cauchy-Reimann theorems, holomomorphism

Other Topics Covered: Singularities and zeroes, theorems to calculate contour integration in various interesting scenarios

Books: A Friendly Approach to Complex Analysis - Dr. Amol Sasane - very concise, precise with solved exercises and the exact amount of formalism required for a first course in complex analysis, ideal for a half semester course

Lectures: Very good lecture notes, Lectures twice a week 1.5 hrs each with additional 1 hr tutorial, 80% attendance compulsory

Assignments: Fairly doable. a bit of thought is required but if definitions are clear, it shouldnt be a problem

Exams and Grading: 1 quiz and endsem (30% - 70%)

Follow up courses: Complex analysis by the maths department 

Pro-Tips: Attend all the lectures and the tutorials,
pay attention to definitions
Personal Comments: its a very nice course, if done the right way, its very enjoyable and will give a fresh new feel to analysis and complex numbers

Respondent: Amey P Gaikwad