MS 411-01
Margie Hale, Spring 2005
| Contact Information: | Office Hours: | |
| 214-5 Elizabeth Hall | Monday 12:00-12:50 | |
| ext. 7551 | Tuesday 10:00-10:50 | |
| campus box 8340 | Wednesday 1:30-2:20 | |
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Friday 9:00-9:50 | |
| http://www.stetson.edu/~mhale/ | or by appointment. |
| Contact Information: | Office Hours: | |
| 214-5 Elizabeth Hall | Monday 12:00-12:50 | |
| ext. 7551 | Tuesday 10:00-10:50 | |
| campus box 8340 | Wednesday 1:30-2:20 | |
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Friday 9:00-9:50 | |
| http://www.stetson.edu/~mhale/ | or by appointment. |
Course Overview This course is for students working on a degree in mathematics and for others with the necessary background who are interested. The prerequisites are Multivariable Calculus (MS 203), Linear Algebra (MS 245), and Introduction to Logic and Proof (MS 255). It is highly recommended for students going to graduate school in mathematics or related areas.
The text is Saff and Snider, Fundamentals of Complex Analysis, 3rd ed., chapters 1-4 and selected other sections. Please read the book as well as participating in class. A calculator that recognizes fractions and complex numbers may occasionally be convenient. The TI-83 (Plus) serves this purpose, and TI-83 instructions appear on the web.
Grading Your grade will be based on three tests worth 20% each, several Q&A days collectively worth 10%, a presentation worth 10%, and a final exam worth 20%. The grading scale is A: 90% - 100%, B: 80% - 89%, etc.
Policies and Due Dates Attendance and Homework are assumed and will not be graded, except you must be present during Q&A days and during student presentations. You may ask questions about homework during class and office hours. Please come prepared.
You must take the major tests during the scheduled time unless you have a valid excuse cleared with me ahead of time. Test dates are: Friday 2/4, Wednesday 3/2, Friday 4/8, and Saturday 4/30, 1-3 pm (final exam).
On Q&A days, I will ask you three kinds of questions. 1. Which homework problem would you especially like to outline? You have at most three minutes to get it on the board. Starting before class is encouraged, but keep it short: students must be able to get the main idea quickly from what you have written. 2. Outline the main idea in homework problem X, my choice of X. 3. What do you need to complete the homework problems on these sections?
As you prepare your presentation, please read the Guidelines for Math Talks on my web page. You will be required to submit an outline of your talk, and you are encouraged to submit a rough draft after your outline has been approved.
You may not use your book or notes during a test or a Q&A. You may use any source for homework and your presentation, but you must cite all of your sources, including other students. I support the Stetson University Honor System.
Communication I use Blackboard to communicate important information about the class. You are responsible for reading your email and configuring Blackboard with your preferred email address. Grades and other confidential information sent through email will be sent to your Stetson email address or through Blackboard.
Complex Analysis is a senior-level course for mature learners. I will provide stimulus, but you are responsible for learning the material. The best way is to devote at least six hours per week outside of class to read the book and do the homework. I'm happy to answer questions, especially outside of class. Visit my web site to find out more about me and about the course.
spring 2005 syllabus
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