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Basic theory of one complex variable and ordinary differential equations (for example, either course Functions of a Complex Variable (18.112) or Advanced Calculus for Engineers (18.075) or Complex Variables with Applications (18.04)), or permission of Instructor.

Masujima, M. Applied Mathematical Methods of Theoretical Physics - Integral Equations and Calculus of Variations. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH, 2005. ISBN: 3527405348.

There are eight homework assignments, each due 1.5 to 2 weeks after they are handed out. There are also two practice sets that will not be graded.

There are no exams in this course.

Grading is based entirely on the homework.