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Physics PHYCS 420. Nonlinear Dynamics Broad introduction to nonlinear dynamics of physical systems with varying degrees of complexity; surveys a variety of concepts associated with bifurcation phenomena, mappings, nonlinear oscillations, chaotic behavior, strange attractors, solitons, and topics of current interest. Prerequisite: MATH 280 or MATH 285 or equivalent; PHYCS 326 or equivalent; or consent of instructor. 1 unit.