Math 317: Complex Analysis

Fall 2025

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Grinnell College

Complex analysis is a fundamental area of mathematics with applications in disparate areas ranging from geometry and number theory to engineering and physics and everything in between. This course serves as an introduction to the basic theory of functions of one complex variable with an eye towards application.

Pre-requisites: Math 316

InstructorAhmad Barhoumi
Emailbarhoumia@grinnell.edu
OfficeNoyce 2611
Class TimeMWF 2 - 2:50 pm
ClassroomNoyce 2245
Office HoursW 3 - 4 pm, Th 4 - 5 pm
or by appointment

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