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MATH 638 - Continuous Dynamical Systems and Chaos

MATH 638: Continuous Dynamical Systems and Chaos (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 337 or MATH 537 and MATH 254 or MATH 342A, MATH 342B with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Counts toward Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S. (2026-27), Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Core Courses
  • Required Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Nonlinear systems of differential equations, potential fields, periodic solutions, Lyapunov functions. Chaos in differential equations, Lyapunov exponents, chaotic attractors, Poincare maps. Lorenz and Rossler attractors, forced oscillators, Chua’s circuit, stable manifolds. Bifurcations. Applications in science and engineering.
Prerequisites
MATH 337 or MATH 537 and MATH 254 or MATH 342A, MATH 342B with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course.

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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.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #6379· Online at a set time · Open · Letter · Graduate
16 of 16 seats open
Mon, Wed 11:00 AM-12:15 PM · ONLINE

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