MAT 347 - INTRO TO DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

This course is meant to provide an introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory. An emphasis will be placed on qualitative analysis for both continuous and discrete dynamical systems. Key concepts will include fixed/ equilibrium points and periodic solutions, linear stability analysis and asymptotic behavior, bifurcation analysis for parameterized families, and existence of periodic orbits. The latter part of the course will focus on chaos theory with topics including period-doubling bifurcations, strange attractors, and Lyapunov exponents. Classic and real-world models will be stressed. Throughout the course, programming in scientific computing software (e.g. MATLAB) will be introduced and reinforced.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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