APPM-7100 (3) Mathematical Methods in Dynamical Systems

Covers dynamical systems defined by mappings and differential equations. Hamiltonian mechanics, action-angle variables, results from KAM and bifurcation theory, phase plane analysis, Melnikov theory, strange attractors, chaos, etc. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of APPM 5460 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to graduate students only.