MATH 489
Fall 2016 Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7
Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.
Studies mathematical theory of dynamical systems, emphasizing both discrete-time dynamics and nonlinear systems of differential equations. Topics include: chaos, fractals, attractors, bifurcations, with application to areas such as population biology, fluid dynamics and classical physics. Basic knowledge of matrix theory will be assumed.
3 or 4 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. 4 hours of credit requires approval of the instructor and completion of additional work of substance. Prerequisite: One of MATH 284, MATH 285, MATH 286, MATH 441.
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30810
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Lecture-Discussion
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B13
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9:00AM
-9:50AM
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MWF
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Altgeld Hall
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Rapti, Z
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39141
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Lecture-Discussion
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B14
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9:00AM
-9:50AM
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MWF
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Altgeld Hall
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Rapti, Z
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