Mathematics · Fall 2026
SDSU MATH 538 — Disc Dyn Systems & Chaos
One- and two-dimensional iterated maps, equilibria and their stability, sensitive dependence on initial conditions, Lyapunov exponents, horseshoe maps, period doubling, chaotic attractors, Poincare maps, stable/unstable manifolds, bifurcations. Applications in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and other sciences.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: MATH 237, or MATH 330, or MATH 340, or MATH 342A, or A E 280 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
- MATH 237, or MATH 330, or MATH 340, or MATH 342A, or A E 280 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6582 Discussion | In person | Open | 16 / 40 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | GMCS 305 | Ricardo Carretero | 2.9/5 · 141 reviews Difficulty 4.2 · 45% take again |