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MATH2020 – Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis

2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Paul Bryan
paul.bryan@mq.edu.au
Frank Valckenborgh
frank.valckenborgh@mq.edu.au
Frank Valckenborgh
frank.valckenborgh@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MATH2010 or MATH2055 or MATH235
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

The topics covered in this unit lay the foundations for further study in modern areas of mathematics (such as partial differential equations, fluid mechanics, and mathematical biology). This unit builds on the first year single variable calculus units by extending calculus to several variables, and focuses primarily on integration techniques for complex functions and vector fields. Complex analysis is the study of complex-valued functions of complex variables. The main properties of complex functions of a single complex variable will be presented, including the important concepts of analyticity and singularity structure. This will be followed by a treatment of Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem to evaluate contour integrals of complex functions around various curves in the complex plane. Vector calculus is the study of vector fields in two and three dimensions, and facilitates the modelling of a variety of physical phenomena, for example in fluid mechanics and electromagnetism. By introducing the gradient, divergence and curl operators, the main properties of vector fields can be analysed. A variety of integrals of vector fields over paths, surfaces and volumes will be performed, and the application of three important integral theorems of vector calculus due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to evaluate these integrals will be demonstrated.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse the main properties of functions of a single complex variable, such as analyticity and singularity structure.
  • ULO2: Evaluate contour integrals of complex functions by applying Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem.
  • ULO3: Analyse the main properties of vector fields using the gradient, divergence and curl operators.
  • ULO4: Evaluate path, surface and volume integrals of vector fields.
  • ULO5: Apply the important theorems due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to physical applications.

General Assessment Information

Requirements to Pass This Unit

To pass this unit, you must achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50%.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience a technical concern. For any late submission of timesensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, please apply for Special Consideration.

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted

  • Tests - NO, unless Special Consideration is Granted
  • Assignments - YES, Standard Late Penalty applies

Special Consideration

The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through ask.mq.edu.au.

Written Assessments/Quizzes/Tests: If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the written assessments in this unit on time, please inform the con- venor and submit a Special Consideration request through ask.mq.edu.au.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Assignment 2 10% No Week 12
Final exam 50% No Exam Period
Test 2 15% No Week 10
Assignment 1 10% No Week 7
Test 1 15% No Week 4

Assignment 2

Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%

 

The assignments reinforce and build on material from lectures, and involve calculations and explanations.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the main properties of functions of a single complex variable, such as analyticity and singularity structure.
  • Evaluate contour integrals of complex functions by applying Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem.
  • Analyse the main properties of vector fields using the gradient, divergence and curl operators.
  • Evaluate path, surface and volume integrals of vector fields.
  • Apply the important theorems due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to physical applications.

Final exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 50%

 

Summative examination, held during the university examination period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the main properties of functions of a single complex variable, such as analyticity and singularity structure.
  • Evaluate contour integrals of complex functions by applying Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem.
  • Analyse the main properties of vector fields using the gradient, divergence and curl operators.
  • Evaluate path, surface and volume integrals of vector fields.
  • Apply the important theorems due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to physical applications.

Test 2

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 15%

 

Test

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the main properties of functions of a single complex variable, such as analyticity and singularity structure.
  • Evaluate contour integrals of complex functions by applying Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem.
  • Analyse the main properties of vector fields using the gradient, divergence and curl operators.
  • Evaluate path, surface and volume integrals of vector fields.
  • Apply the important theorems due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to physical applications.

Assignment 1

Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 10%

 

The assignments reinforce and build on material from lectures, and involve calculations and explanations.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the main properties of functions of a single complex variable, such as analyticity and singularity structure.
  • Evaluate contour integrals of complex functions by applying Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem.
  • Analyse the main properties of vector fields using the gradient, divergence and curl operators.
  • Evaluate path, surface and volume integrals of vector fields.
  • Apply the important theorems due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to physical applications.

Test 1

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 15%

 

Test

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the main properties of functions of a single complex variable, such as analyticity and singularity structure.
  • Evaluate contour integrals of complex functions by applying Cauchy's theorem and the residue theorem.
  • Analyse the main properties of vector fields using the gradient, divergence and curl operators.
  • Evaluate path, surface and volume integrals of vector fields.
  • Apply the important theorems due to Green, Stokes and Gauss to physical applications.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Delivery

  • 2 x 1hr lectures/week
  • 1 x 2h SGTA/week

Resources

Vector Calculus

Complex Analysis

 

Applets for visualising Complex functions

Unit Schedule

Weeks 1 - 6: Vector Calculus

Weeks 7-12: Complex Analysis

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Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook