MATH 306 Chaos and Fractals (Not offered 2001-2002; to be offered 2002-2003)

This course is an introduction to chaotic dynamical systems. The topics will include bifurcations, the quadratic family, symbolic dynamics, chaos, dynamics of linear systems, and some complex dynamics. Format: lecture. Evaluation will be based on performance on homework and exams. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211. No enrollment limit (expected: 15).