AMSC 452
Introduction to Dynamics and Chaos
An introduction to mathematical dynamics and chaos. Orbits, bifurcations, Cantor sets and horseshoes, symbolic dynamics, fractal dimension, notions of stability, flows and chaos. Includes motivation and historical perspectives, as well as examples of fundamental maps studied in dynamics and applications of dynamics.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: MATH341 ; or MATH246 and one of ( MATH240 or MATH461 ). Cross-listed with: MATH452 . Credit Only Granted for: AMSC452 or MATH452 .
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- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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- Introduction to Dynamics and Chaos · 3 Credits