Nonlinear Dynamics, Fractals and Chaos

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(cross-leveled with MATH 7560 ). Conceptual introduction to nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation and stability of steady states, chaos in nonlinear differential equations and maps, fractal dimension, strange attractors, and applications to physical science. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: MATH 4100 or MATH 7100 , MATH 4140 or MATH 7140 , and familiarity with software such as MATHEMATICA, MATLAB, or MAPLE