— Fractals, Chaos & Complexity

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Modern ideas about the unifying ideas of fractal geometry, chaos and complexity. Basic theory and applications with examples from physics, earth sciences, mathematics, population dynamics, ecology, history, economics, biology, computer science, art and architecture. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 030 . Cross Listing: PHY 030 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 030 . Cross Listing: PHY 030 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).