Math 3379

Complex Variables
Spring 2005

Instructor: Dr. Mieczyslaw K. Dabkowski, ECN 3.914, 883-4435, email: mdab@utdallas.edu.

Time and Location: M, W 7:00 - 8:15PM, CB1.120
Monday 5:30-6:30PM
O¢ ce Hours:
Wednesday 5:30-6:30PM
Textbook: Complex Variables and Applications by J. W. Brown and R. V. Churchill.
Prerequisites : MATH 1471, MATH 1472, and MATH 2415. Also knowledge of Linear Algebra would help
but is not mandatory.
Material: The textbook will be covered as follows (this is just a tentative, modi…cations can appear due to
interest or background of students). Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
The main goal of the course is to provide an introduction to the theory of analytic functions of one
variable and to some of their applications.
Assignments: Problem assignments will be given on a regular basis. Solutions to many of the problems
can be found in the Solutions Manual which may be available in the bookstore or will be provided by the
instructor. You should work several problems of each type. Students are also strongly encouraged to work
more than the class assignments.
Exams: All students are expected to take the examinations at the announced time. Students are required
to inform the lecturer of suspected honor code violations. You must show your work for all problems. If you
miss an exam, the grade will be recorded as zero unless you contacted your instructor IN ADVANCE and
agreed upon a procedure to make it up. You are responsible for all announcements made in class, including
homework assignments and changes in the schedule. Unsatisfactory attendance can a¤ect your …nal grade.
Grading: The …nal grade will be based on the results of Exam 1, Exam 2, Exam 3, and Final Exam. They
will count toward the …nal grade as follows.

Exam 1 25% January 26

Exam 2 25% February 23
Exam 3 25% March 23
Final Exam 25% May 2

The dates of exams (subject to change) are provided above.

Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty: Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are
subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the
University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University,
policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.