Chaos
PHYS 217
Fall 2011
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01
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This calculus-based course provides an introduction to the physics of chaos. Chaos is everywhere, in economics, biology, political science, chemistry, and physics. |
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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
| Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets, a final exam, and a term paper. Problem sets involve numerical simulations. No previous programming experience is required, but a willingness to learn simple numerical programming through classroom examples and programming workshops is essential. We will use mathematica in class, but students may use another language for their problem sets if they prefer. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
PHYS217 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): Othon,Christina Marie Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 8 | FR: 8 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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