Chaos
PHYS 217
Fall 2006
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01
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This calculus-based course provides an introduction to the third revolution of 20th-century physics: chaos. Chaos is everywhere. To name only a few examples, it permeates economics, biology, political science, chemistry and physics. The course provides a serious introduction to computational methods for revealing and characterizing chaos in model systems. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (IDEA-MN)(PHYS)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 - 2nd Quarter |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
R. Jensen, "Classical Chaos", AMERICAN SCIENTIST 75 (March-April), 168 (1987);
Baker & Gollub, CHAOTIC DYNAMICS.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets, a paper, and a final quiz. This course involves rudimentary computer programming for the purpose of solving nonlinear, chaotic equations. No previous programming experience is required, but a willingness to learn is essential. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
PHYSICS 217 IS A SECOND-QUARTER COURSE.
You must have had physics with calculus. This course, along with PHYS215, can provide an entry point into the Physics major for exceptionally well prepared students. |
| Instructor(s): Stewart,Brian A. Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: UNL | | SR major: UNL | JR major: UNL | | |
| Seats Available: UNL | GRAD: UNL | SR non-major: UNL | JR non-major: UNL | SO: UNL | FR: UNL |
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