Mathematics 53 - Chaos!

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Dartmouth College

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Description:

09F: Arrange Chaotic dynamical systems are everywhere: weather patterns, swinging pendula, population dynamics, even human heart rhythms. With a balance of theory and applications, this course will introduce: flows, fixed points, bifurcations, Lorenz equations, Lyapunov exponent, one-dimensional maps, period-doubling, Julia sets, fractal dimension. Optional topics may include: Hamiltonian systems, symbolic dynamics. Numerical explorations will involve a package like MATLAB/Octave, and students will present a final project investigating a related topic. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Mathematics 22 and 23, or permission of the instructor. Dist: QDS.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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