This course is intended both for continuing mathematics students and for other students using mathematics at a high level in theoretical physics, engineering and information technology, and mathematical economics.
Topics to be covered include:
- Complex differentiability
- Conformal mapping
- Complex integration
- Cauchy integral theorems
- Taylor series representation
- Isolated singularities
- Residue theorem and applications to real integration
Topics chosen from:
- Argument principle
- Riemann surfaces
- Riemann Mapping Theorem
- Theorems of Picard, Weierstrass and Mittag-Leffler
Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but will be assessed separately.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts of complex analysis and their role in modern mathematics and applied contexts
- Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of complex analysis techniques
- Demonstrate capacity for mathematical reasoning through analyzing, proving and explaining concepts from complex analysis
- Apply problem-solving using complex analysis techniques applied to diverse situations in physics, engineering and other mathematical contexts.
- Use deep knowledge and understanding of complex analysis to formulate responses to complex concrete and abstract problems.
Indicative Assessment
- Regular written assignments (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Final exam (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Written reportRegardless of performance on other assessment items, a minimum score of 35% on the written report is required to pass the course. (This is known as a 'course hurdle'.) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
• Face-to face component which will consist of 3x1 hours lecture per week for 12 weeks (36 hours) and 10x1 hours of workshops (10 hours) throughout the semester.
• Approximately 80-90 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, workshops, assignments, and exams.
Inherent Requirements
No specific inherent requirements have been identified in this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Mathematical Sciences Institute to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
NA
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4680 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $6720 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7608 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |