T3 420F - Dynamic Systems: Change, Chaos, and Fractals

Institution:

Ohio University-Main Campus

Subject:

Tier III

Description:

Introduction to the study of dynamic systems focusing on the major classes of dynamic systems, modeling of the systems, and application of these concepts to real-world situations. Provides answers to such questions as: Why can we perfectly predict the activity of a pendulum, yet cannot accurately predict the weather? Is the similarity of physiological homeostasis and household thermostats superficial or fundamental? What are fractional dimensions, and why do they describe the world better than the geometry you learned in high school? Prerequisites: SR ONLY & MATH 263B Credit Hours: 4 General Education Code: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken. Note: Effective Summer Quarter 2010-11 (June 2011) any non-repeatable course may be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ohio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 593-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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