MATH 132
Complex Analysis for Applications
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 32B, 33B. Introduction to basic formulas and calculation procedures of complex analysis of one variable relevant to applications. Topics include Cauchy/Riemann equations, Cauchy integral formula, power series expansion, contour integrals, residue calculus.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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I absolutely loved this professor. I feel like he would bend over backwards to make sure the class understood the material, and his concern for the class was way more than I expected from a UCLA math professor. His tests are pretty lengthy, but extremely fair. He explains things very well, especially in office hours, and even then he won't hesitate to lecture on something that you didn't understand. Overall really nice guy with an appealing Greek accent. (Also an interesting/fun math class, might I add. Got an A). Take him if you can!!!
I absolutely loved this professor. I feel like he would bend over backwards to make sure the class understood the material, and his concern for the class was way more than I expected from a UCLA math professor. His tests are pretty lengthy, but extremely fair. He explains things very well, especially in office hours, and even then he won't hesitate to lecture on something that you didn't understand. Overall really nice guy with an appealing Greek accent. (Also an interesting/fun math class, might I add. Got an A). Take him if you can!!!
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Spring 2022 - I think Hatice is a good instructor and a great person! Pros: The weekly homework was very light and the exam difficulty was easy/medium (usually a bit long, but each problem was doable, and cheat sheets were allowed). I'd recommend looking up 132 midterms online and using those for practice while studying. Hatice is also very accommodating and flexible with homework deadlines/working with students. Cons: The depth of knowledge I got from this class was very surface-level. If you're a math enthusiast who wants to rigorously learn complex analysis (in the same way that 131A is taught), you won't get that from this instructor. Additionally, she is not the best lecturer (though I've definitely had worse). Her lectures are straight from the textbook and offer little insight into the material beyond what's in the book. Overall, I think Hatice's class is very doable, and I liked her enough to take a second class with her. I would definitely keep her as an option, but if there are any other professors who have strong reviews, I would recommend choosing them over Mutlu Akaturk, as you'll likely walk away with a stronger foundation in complex analysis.
Spring 2022 - I think Hatice is a good instructor and a great person! Pros: The weekly homework was very light and the exam difficulty was easy/medium (usually a bit long, but each problem was doable, and cheat sheets were allowed). I'd recommend looking up 132 midterms online and using those for practice while studying. Hatice is also very accommodating and flexible with homework deadlines/working with students. Cons: The depth of knowledge I got from this class was very surface-level. If you're a math enthusiast who wants to rigorously learn complex analysis (in the same way that 131A is taught), you won't get that from this instructor. Additionally, she is not the best lecturer (though I've definitely had worse). Her lectures are straight from the textbook and offer little insight into the material beyond what's in the book. Overall, I think Hatice's class is very doable, and I liked her enough to take a second class with her. I would definitely keep her as an option, but if there are any other professors who have strong reviews, I would recommend choosing them over Mutlu Akaturk, as you'll likely walk away with a stronger foundation in complex analysis.
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Summer 2025 - I have never seen such a harsh grader. He will never curve, reconsider a regrading request, or rethink his grading policy. Avoid him at all costs. It’s just like throwing away your summer tuition. It only benefits him and the college. Most professors either lower the grade thresholds or drop a midterm score, but in his class, every single exam counts toward your final grade. This means there’s no chance to make up for a bad score. The lowest scores for each exam were 2/50, 5.5/50, and 28.5/50 .. yes, someone actually got those scores. Also, the standard deviation was always around 10, which is a clear sign of poor difficulty calibration. Across all exams, the class average was consistently around a C, with no curve. I recommend taking his class only if you want to donate $1,600. I’ve never gotten such a low score in my life. It’s ridiculous how they managed to make 132 harder than the famous 131.
Summer 2025 - I have never seen such a harsh grader. He will never curve, reconsider a regrading request, or rethink his grading policy. Avoid him at all costs. It’s just like throwing away your summer tuition. It only benefits him and the college. Most professors either lower the grade thresholds or drop a midterm score, but in his class, every single exam counts toward your final grade. This means there’s no chance to make up for a bad score. The lowest scores for each exam were 2/50, 5.5/50, and 28.5/50 .. yes, someone actually got those scores. Also, the standard deviation was always around 10, which is a clear sign of poor difficulty calibration. Across all exams, the class average was consistently around a C, with no curve. I recommend taking his class only if you want to donate $1,600. I’ve never gotten such a low score in my life. It’s ridiculous how they managed to make 132 harder than the famous 131.
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