APPM-3010 (3) Chaos in Dynamical Systems

Introduces undergraduate students to chaotic dynamical systems. Topics include smooth and discrete dynamical systems, bifurcation theory, chaotic attractors, fractals, Lyapunov exponents, synchronization and networks of dynamical systems. Applications to engineering, biology and physics will be discussed. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of APPM 2360 or MATH 3430 (minimum grade C-).