— Fractals, Chaos & Complexity

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. 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). Cross Listing: GEL 030 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). PHY 030 — Fractals, Chaos & Complexity (3 units) 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. Prerequisite(s): MAT 017A or MAT 019A or MAT 021A . Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 030 . Cross Listing: EPS 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). Cross Listing: GEL 030 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). PHY 030 — Fractals, Chaos & Complexity (3 units) 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. Prerequisite(s): MAT 017A or MAT 019A or MAT 021A . Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 030 . Cross Listing: EPS 030 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.