Office: HA 2052. Goals and Objectives:
Office Hours: 9:00 - 10:00 MWF and 1:15 - 2:00 Tues./Th. or by appointment
Phone Number: 515-2381
E-mail address: franke@math.ncsu.edu
Homepage: http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~franke
MA 537 is an introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Students will3. Textbook:
- experiment with chaotic dynamical systems and fractals in the computer lab.
- develop their proof skills in the area of analysis as it applies to dynamical systems and fractals.
- understand the concepts of periodic orbits, dense orbits, hyperbolicity, symbolic dynamics, topological conjugacy, bifurcation, fractals, and chaos.
A First Course in Chaotic Dynamical Systems, Theory and Experiment, by R. Devaney. Published by Addison and Wesley, $58.4. Topics and estimated days allocated to each topics:
5. Tentative schedule of reading assignments
Read the sections to be covered for the week.6. Tentative schedule of homework due dates, quizzes and tests
Homework is due on Friday after it is assigned.7. Determination of grades:The first test will be in February and the second will be in April.
The final is on Wednesday, April 30 at 8:00 am. It is a 3 hour test.
Homework: 10%
Projects: 10%
Test 1 20%
Test 2 20%
Final: 40%
| Range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 97.6 <= X <= 100 | A+ |
| 92.3 <= X < 97.6 | A |
| 90.0 <= X < 92.3 | A- |
| 87.6 <= X < 90.0 | B+ |
| 82.3 <= X < 87.6 | B |
| 80.0 <= X < 82.3 | B- |
| 77.6 <= X < 80.0 | C+ |
| 72.3 <= X < 77.6 | C |
| 70.0 <= X < 72.3 | C- |
| 67.6 <= X < 70.0 | D+ |
| 62.3 <= X < 67.6 | D |
| 60.0 <= X < 62.3 | D- |
| X < 60 | F |
9. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and scheduling makeup work:
The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm ( link)10. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course: Excused absences are required for making up a missed test.
MA 341 and MA 405.
More information is available at : http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html ( link)
11. Academic Integrity Statement:
Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm ( link)12. NC State policy on working with students with disabilities:
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accomodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.1). Information can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling_center/dss/ ( link)13. Statement on laboratory safety or risk assumption in courses requiring physical activity or field trips:
None14. Statement on "pass-through" charges e.g. , lane rental at bowling alley, field trip costs, etc.:
NoneFurther Information:
NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/ (link)15. Homework
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