MATH 4210

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MATH 4210
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

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Introduction to nonlinear dynamics, with applications to physics, engineering, biology, and chemistry. Emphasizes analytical methods, concrete examples, and geometric thinking. Topics include one-dimensional systems; bifurcations; phase plane; nonlinear oscillators; and Lorenz equations, chaos, strange attractors, fractals, iterated mappings, period doubling, renormalization.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: high level of performance in MATH 2210-MATH 2220, MATH 2230-MATH 2240, or MATH 1920 and MATH 2940; MATH 2930 or equivalent preparation in differential equations; or permission of instructor. Students will be expected to be comfortable with proofs.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: MAE 5790, MATH 4200, MATH 4210.

Distribution Category (MQR-AS, SMR-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 5790

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7293 MATH 4210   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person