2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
    Nov 05, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog

PHYS 448 - Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos


An introduction to the techniques and concepts used to analyze real-time dynamic models that involve nonlinear terms. Applications are highly emphasized and include interdisciplinary topics such as biological population dynamics, mechanical systems, oscillating chemical reactions, electrical circuits and synchronization. This course is team-taught by members of the physics and mathematics departments.

Credits: 1.00
Crosslisted:   
When Offered: Spring semester only, in alternate years

Corequisite: None
Prerequisites:   or   with a grade of C- or better
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Recommended: Students should enroll through the department for which they intend to use the credit
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts Practices: Quantitative and Algorithmic Reasoning
Core Component: None
Formerly: PHYS 458


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