Mathematics

MATH4142Introduction to Dynamical Systems (O)3 ch (3C)

Many of the processes studied in science, engineering and economics are described by nonlinear differential equations. This course introduces qualitative methods to find essential information about the solutions of nonlinear equations without necessarily attempting to find the solution completely. Topics include flows, stability, phase plane analysis, limit cycles, bifurcations, chaos, attractors, maps, fractals. Applications throughout.

Prerequisite: MATH 3043, or both MATH 2513 and MATH 3503, or permission of the instructor.