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MATH 635 - Pattern Formation

MATH 635: Pattern Formation (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: MATH 337 or MATH 531 and MATH 254 or MATH 342A, MATH 342B. Counts toward Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S. (2026-27), Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Core Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Linear stability, marginal stability curves, classification. One dimensional patterns, bifurcations. Two dimensional patterns, square and hexagonal patterns, spirals, defects. Diffusion driven instability, Turing patterns. Spatio-temporal chaos. Applications in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Prerequisites
MATH 337 or MATH 531 and MATH 254 or MATH 342A, MATH 342B.

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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

MATH 635 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all MATH classes for other terms.