MATH 349 - Nonlinear Dynamics with Applications (3 credits)

(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MATH 320) (Coreq: MATH 161) The basics of linear and non-linear difference equations and their relationship to linear and non-linear differential equations. Stability for first order equations and an introduction to chaos theory. Phase plane analysis, cobweb diagrams, and time series analysis. Emphasis on applications to real life scientific data. Offered as needed.