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FA 2011
Physics
PHYSICS 413 - Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and the Physics of Complexity
Section 001
Credits: 3
Requirements & Distribution: BS
Waitlist Capacity: 15
Enforced Prerequisites: PHYSICS 401 or Graduate Standing.
Other Course Info: F.
BS: This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
Meet Together Classes:
CMPLXSYS 541 - Nonlinear, Section 001
MATH 404 - Interm Diff Eqns, Section 001
Primary Instructor: Doering,Charles R

 
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An introduction to non-linear science with an elementary treatment from the point of view of the physics of chaos and fractal growth.

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ISBN: 9780738204536 Nonlinear dynamics and chaos with applications to physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering, Author: Steven H. Strogatz, Publisher: Westview Press [Nachdr.] 2005
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