UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

MTH3020 Complex analysis and integral transforms

Faculty of Science

MTH3020 Complex analysis and integral transforms is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MTH3020

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After MTH3020

No unit lists MTH3020 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: One of MTH2010, MTH2015, ENG2005 or be enrolled in the Master of Mathematics.

PROHIBITION: ENG2092

Overview

Complex numbers and functions; domains and curves in the complex plane; differentiation; integration; Cauchy's integral theorem and its consequences; Taylor and Laurent series; Laplace and Fourier transforms; complex inversion formula; branch points and branch cuts; applications to initial value problems.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Continuous assessmentOther
    40%
  • Final assessment - Exam (3 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand the basic properties of complex numbers and functions, including differentiability;

  2. 2

    Evaluate line integrals in the complex plane;

  3. 3

    Understand Cauchy's integral theorem and its consequences;

  4. 4

    Determine and work with Laurent and Taylor series;

  5. 5

    Understand the method of Laplace transforms and evaluate the inverse transform;

  6. 6

    Appreciate the importance of complex analysis for other mathematical units, as well as for physics and engineering, through seeing applications of the theory;

  7. 7

    Use a computer algebra package to assist in the application of complex analysis.

Workload and teaching

  • Applied sessions22 hours
  • Seminars36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Three 1-hour seminars;
  • One 2-hour applied class (in weeks 2-12) and
  • 7 hours of independent study per week.

Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.

Learning resources

Required resources

Spiegel, Murray, Laplace transforms, 1965, Schaum Outline series, McGraw-Hill.

Principles of writing mathematics well http://www.saintjoe.edu/~karend/m441/m441writing.html

Where it fits

MTH3020 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Gregory Markowsky
Chief Examiners
Dr Gregory Markowsky

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MTH3020?

MTH3020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MTH3020 offered?

In 2024, MTH3020 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does MTH3020 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include MTH3020?

MTH3020 is part of Applied mathematics, Mathematics and Pure mathematics.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Mathematics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available