Is this course taken after Differential Equations?

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The course "Complex Variables with Applications" typically requires Differential Equations as a prerequisite, particularly in programs like the one offered by MIT. This course encompasses both pure mathematics, often referred to as Complex Analysis, and applied mathematics, indicated by its focus on real-world applications. While there is no standardized requirement across all institutions, some colleges may only require a calculus sequence and an introductory proofs class as prerequisites. For those seeking a good textbook for this course, recommendations may vary, but it's essential to choose one that balances theoretical and practical aspects of complex variables.
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Is the course "Complex Variables with Applications" taken after Differential Equations? Is this course applied or pure math? Can someone recommend me a good textbook for this course?
 
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Without the course contents, the title could mean anything from high school up to grad school level.

If you mean this http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-04-complex-variables-with-applications-fall-2003/index.htm or something similar, it says Differential Equations are a prerequisite.

The theory part of that MIT course is pure math - similar courses are sometimes called Complex Analysis. For the application part, the clue is in the word "applications".
 
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There is no Math Czar (at least not in the US) who dictates to colleges and universities that "thou shalt require Differential Equations as a prerequisite for Complex Variables." At the college where I work, the prereqs for Complex Variables are the calculus sequence and the intro to proofs class ("Transition to Advanced Mathematics").
 
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