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PX5005: NONLINEAR DYNAMICS & CHAOS THEORY (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course covers the fundamental mathematical concepts required for the description of dynamical systems, i.e., systems that change in time. It discusses nonlinear systems, for which typically no analytical solutions can be found; these systems are pivotal for the description of natural systems in physics, engineering, biology etc. Emphasis will be on the study of phase spaces.

Next to the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, chaos and dynamical systems theory is been considered as one of three major advances in the natural sciences. This course offers the mathematics behind this paradigm changing theory.




Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Carmen Romano

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Physics (PX) (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course covers the fundamental mathematical concepts required for the description of dynamical systems, i.e. systems that change in time. It discussed nonlinear systems, for which typically no analytical solutions can be found: these systems are pivotal for the description of natural systems in physics, engineering, biology etc. Some emphasis will be on the study of chaotic systems and strange, i.e. fractal attractors. Next to the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, chaos and dynamical systems theory is being considered as one of three major advances in the natural sciences. This course covers the mathematics behind this paradigm changing theory.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); continuous assessment (50%). Resit: Written exam (100%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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