Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos and Fractals

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(cross-leveled with MATH 4560 ). 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: graduate standing and MATH 4100 / MATH 7100 , MATH 4140 / MATH 7140 , and familiarity with software such as MATHEMATICA, MATLAB, or MAPLE