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ME 961  Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Description:
Qualitative theory of dynamical systems applied to physical system models. Bifurcation theory for continuous and discrete-time systems, chaos, the Smale horseshoe, Melnikov's method, and nonlinear data analysis.
Effective Dates:
FS96 - US98


ME 961  Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Semester:
Fall of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
ME 857 or ME 860 or ECE 826 or MTH 441
Description:
Qualitative theory of dynamical systems applied to physical system models. Bifurcation theory for continuous and discrete-time systems, chaos, the Smale horseshoe, Melnikov's method, and nonlinear data analysis.
Effective Dates:
FS98 - Open