Mathematics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU MATH 638 — Cont Dyn Systems & Chaos

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

Nonlinear systems of differential equations, potential fields, periodic solutions, Lyapunov functions. Chaos in differential equations, Lyapunov exponents, chaotic attractors, Poincare maps. Lorenz and Rossler attractors, forced oscillators, Chua's circuit, stable manifolds. Bifurcations. Applications in science and engineering.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: MATH 337 or MATH 537 and MATH 254 or MATH 342A, MATH 342B with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course.

MATH 337 or MATH 537 and MATH 254 or MATH 342A, MATH 342B with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course.

Spring 2027 enrollment options

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Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
6379 Discussion	Online synchronous	Open	0 / 16	Mon/Wed 11:00 AM–12:15 PM	ONLINE	Ricardo Carretero	2.9/5 · 141 reviews Difficulty 4.2 · 45% take again

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