Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
PHYS 217
Spring 2024
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
The techniques of nonlinear dynamics and chaos have been proven useful for a variety of disciplines, ranging from astrophysics to population dynamics. This course provides an introduction with applications. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PHYS213 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (IDEA-MN)(PHYS)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With applications to physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering, 2nd edition by Steven H. Strogatz
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly problem sets, 2 exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Calculus is required. Students are encouraged to take a linear algebra course, MATH 221 or MATH 223, before or concurrently with PHYS 217. |
| Instructor(s): Voth,Greg Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 7 | FR: 2 |
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