MEE746 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

[3–0, 3 cr.]

Introduction to nonlinear dynamics, with applications to physics, engineering, biology, and chemistry. Emphasizes analytical methods, concrete examples, and geometric thinking. Topics include one-dimensional systems; bifurcations; phase plane; nonlinear oscillators; and Lorenz equations, chaos, strange attractors, fractals, iterated mappings, period doubling.

Prerequisite: MTH304 Differential Equations

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2021 and will not be taught during the academic year 2023-2024.