This is an approximate, provisional schedule. As always, topics may be added, deleted, or rearranged during the course of the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and here.
| Date | Class Topic | Reading (Blanchard, Devaney, Hall) |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5 | Nonlinear systems and equilibria | 5.1 |
| 11/8 | Linearization at an equlibrium | 5.1 |
| 11/10 | Comparison Theorem | 5.1 |
| 11/12 | Other qualitative techniques | 5.2 |
| 11/15 | Lab day 3 | 5.2 |
| 11/17 | Hamiltonian systems | 5.3 |
| 11/19 | Midterm II | |
| 11/22 | The forced pendulum | 5.3 |
| 11/24 | Thanksgiving Break (no class) | |
| 11/26 | Thanksgiving Break (no class) | |
| 11/29 | Dissipative systems and Lyapunov functions | 5.4 |
| 12/1 | 3D systems | 5.5 |
| 12/3 | Lab Day 4 -- The Lorenz system | 5.5 |
| 12/6 | Semester wrap-up |
The final exam for this course will be given at 8:30am on Thursday, December 16.
Last modified: November 4, 2004