Perturbation Theory & Chaos

School of Mathematics

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Details

Code 22489

Level of study Third/Final year

Credit value 20

Semester Students may study either 1 or both.

Pre-requisite modules 22488,22504,22497,22499

Module description

This module provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques of perturbation analysis and its applications. This module is also designed to allow students to meet some of the concepts used to analyse Dynamical Systems and maps. The idea of what is meant by a system being chaotic is explored. Examples are given of systems which, although they appear simple, can yield incredibly beautiful t-shirt designs.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures.