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Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos (371-0-1)

Instructors

Adilson Motter
847/491-4611
Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-323, Evanston

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L160: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course will cover nonlinear dynamics, including fractal geometry, chaotic dynamics, dynamics of complex systems, and applications. We will explore these problems through several analytical and numerical projects. While no prior programming experience is required, some familiarity with programming will be helpful.

Registration Requirements

Undergraduate level classical mechanics (possibly taken concurrently) or the Physics 125 sequence.

Teaching Method

Lectures and class presentations.

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated through homework, quizzes, and projects.

Class Materials (Required)

Steven H. Strogatz, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, 2nd edition (Westview Press, 2014); ISBN-10: ‎0813349109, ISBN-13: ‎978-0813349107

In addition, we will draw from a selection of more advanced materials, including research papers and the book Chaos in Dynamical Systems by Edward Ott (Cambridge University Press, 2002).