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PHYS521

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Non-linear Dynamics and Chaos

Physics and AstronomySC - Faculty of Science

Subject

PHYS - Physics

Description

Introduction to non-linear dynamical systems: Phase space representation, bifurcations, normal forms, non-linear oscillators, deterministic chaos, attractors, fractals, universality, renormalization, and synchronization.

Prerequisite(s): Physics 381 or Computer Engineering 335; and Physics 449; and Physics 435 or Physics Engineering 435 or Mathematics 433.

GFC Hours

(3-0)

Domestic Fee Rate Group

A

International Fee Rate Group

A

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No