Math 618
Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable II

Harold P. Boas

Spring 2007

The course

This course in the theory of functions of one complex variable is a continuation of Math 617, which is the prerequisite. Topics include applications of Cauchy's integral formula, analytic continuation, harmonic functions, entire functions, and Runge's approximation theorem.

Textbook
We will be using an out-of-print book, Invitation to Complex Analysis, by Ralph P. Boas (my father). I am in the process of preparing a new edition of the book, and I will post pdf files of the chapters as the course progresses.
Venue
The course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:20-3:35 P.M., in CE 136.
Home page
The home page for the course is /~harold.boas/courses/618-2007a/.

The instructor

The instructor is Dr. Harold P. Boas. The email address is boas@tamu.edu and the telephone number is (979) 845-7269. The instructor's office hours are held in 202 Milner Hall from 11:00 to 12:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; and also by appointment.

Exams and grades

There will be take-home examinations during the weeks of February 12, March 19, and April 23, but no final examination. Each examination counts for 25% of the course grade. The remaining 25% of the course grade will be based on homework/classwork.

Other information

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