M361 Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable Fall 2015

Unique number 53490

Room BUR 220
Hour MWF 11-12
Instructor Francesco Maggi
Office RLM 10.124
Phone 512 471 5139
Email maggi@math.utexas.edu
Office hours Tuesday 11-12 and Thursday 9-10 in RLM 10.124 starting on September 1st
Lectures BUR 220 MWF 11-12
Website Canvas. Check the website regularly for homework assignments, updates and announcements
Textbook (required) Brown & Churchill, Complex Variables and Applications, Ninth Edition
Course overview This course illustrates the basic theory of analytic/holomorphic functions and some its
classical applications. By completing the course the student should possess a good grasp on complex
variable calculus techniques, and get a glimpse of the importance of complex variable theory to other
areas of Mathematics and to applications. We shall cover the first seven chapters of the textbook. For
more details, see the course plan below.
Assessment is based on eleven homework assignments, two midterms, and a final exam (more
information on grading below). Late homework will not be accepted and there will be no make-up
exams, so write down immediately the following dates:
First in-class exam Friday, September 25;
Second in-class exam Friday, October 30;
Final exam Saturday, December 12, 7:00-10:00 pm.
Prerequisites The prerequisite is M427K or M427L with a grade of at least C.
Attendance policy You are strongly suggested to be present to all in-class activities. Attendance is not
used in determining the course grade.
Class code Class lenght is 50 minutes, starting on the hour. In order to make maximum profit on inclass activities, we are all required to arrive in class on time and to wait the end of the class before
packing up. For the same reason, we shall not use computers, tablets, smartphones, or mobiles during
lectures or other in-class activities.

Grading policy Homework will count for 20% of the final grade (10 points for each assignment). Each
mid-term will count for 20% of the final grade (110 points for each midterm). The final will count for
40% of the final grade (220 points). Your total score will be expressed in the scale 0-550. Your final
grade will be determined as follows (these thresholds may be decreased):
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-

511-550
495-510 (>90%)
478-494
456-477
440-455 (>80%)
424-439
401-423
385-400 (>70%)
368-384
346-367
330-345 (>60%)

Homework rules: Eleven assignments are handed-out and due as detailed in the Course Plan. Each
assignment is graded 0-10 points. In order to receive credit for an assignment you must: write your
name and UT eid at the top of the first page of your turned assignment, staple further pages carefully,
write clearly, label your exercises in a neat way, show all of your work, return it before lecture begins.
In-class exams: Two in-class exams are scheduled during class hours, according to the Course Plan.
Each in-class exam is graded 0-110 points. In order to receive credit for an in-class exam you must:
write your name and UT eid at the top of the first page of your turned solutions, label your exercises in a
neat way, and show all of your work. As per all other in-class activities, the use of computers, tablets,
smartphones, or mobiles is not allowed during in-class exams. Moreover, you cannot use notes or
consult books during the exam. Calculators not needed.
Final exam: It is scheduled on December 12, 7-10pm, and graded 0-220 points. All the rules valid for
in-class exams apply to the final exam as well.
Disabilities Students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from the
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, 471-6259,
http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/
Honor code Recall that The core values of the University of Texas at Austin are learning,
discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the
University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect
toward peers and community. Plagiarism and cheating will be actively persecuted.
Religious holy days By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least
fourteen days prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an
examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be
given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.
Stress If at any time you feel very stressed or overwhelmed, please consider contacting the Counselling and Mental Health Center, Student Services Bldg (SSB), 5th Floor, Hours: MF 8am5pm,
512 471 3515, www.cmhc.utexas.edu

COURSE PLAN FOR M361 (unique number 53490)

(A schematic course plan and some adjustments usually occur during the semester.)
H=Homework
Week1
24-26-28 Aug
Week 2
31 Aug 2-4 Sep

M 11-12 BUR 220

Chapter 1

W 11-12 BUR 220

Class begins
Chapter 1
Chapter 2

F 11-12 BUR220
Chapter 1
H1 assigned
Chapter 2
H2 assigned
H1 due
Chapter 2
H3 assigned
H2 due
Chapter 3
H4 assigned
H3 due
FIRST MIDTERM
H4 due
Chapter 4
H5 assigned
Chapter 4
H6 assigned
H5 due
Chapter 5
H7 assigned
H6 due
Chapter 5
H8 assigned
H7 due
SECOND MIDTERM
H8 due
Chapter 6
H9 assigned

Week 3
7-9-11 Sep

LABOUR DAY

Chapter 2

Week 4
14-16-18 Sep

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Week 5
21-23-25 Sep
Week 6
28-30 Sep 2 Oct
Week 7
5-7-9 Oct

Chapter 3

Review session

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Week 8
12-14-16 Oct

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Week 9
19-21-23 Oct

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Week 10
26-28-30 Oct
Week 11
2-4-6 Nov
3 Nov Last drop*
Week 12
9-11-13 Nov

Chapter 5

Review session

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Week 13
16-18-20 Nov

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Week 14
23-25-27 Nov
Week 15
30 Nov 2-4 Dec

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Chapter 6
H10 assigned
H9 due
Chapter 7
H11 assigned
H10 due
THANKSGIVING

Chapter 7
H11 due

Review session

Review session

* Last day an undergraduate student may, with the deans approval, withdraw from the University or
drop a class except for urgent and substantiated, nonacademic reasons.
Final recommendation By taking this class you accept all the terms, rules, and conditions stated in this
Syllabus.