This course will provide an introduction to the differential and integral calculus for functions of a complex variable. No prior knowledge of calculus is needed, and the concepts of differentiation and integration will be fully discussed using the advanced perspective of the complex plane. Applications in the physical sciences and engineering will also be explored. This course will introduce students to some of the most exciting developments in 20th century physics. Laboratory and theoretical work on the properties of electrons and photons, the structure and dynamics of atoms, the radioactive decay of nuclei, and the properties of elementary particles.
Enrollment is limited by the capacity of the laboratory.
Through lectures, class discussions, and experimental work, this course will provide an introduction to the structure and evolution of the universe. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment with the Columbia telescopes and with computer simulation software. Columbia University Science Honors Program .