Math 134 section 2: Dynamical systems

Class: MWF at 2pm in MS 5137

Instructor: Inwon Kim

Office hours: M 12:30-1:30 and W 3-4, or by appointment in MS 7905

Discussion section: Thursdays at 2pm in MS 5137

Attendance to discussion section, as well as active participation, is strongly encouraged. 

TA: Dohyun Kwon

TA Office hours: Thursdays 1-2 and 3-4.

Textbook: 

   S. Strogatz, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, second edition.

Other references:

   J. D. Crawford, Introduction to Bifurcation Theory.  

Prerequisites: Mathematics 33B

Material:  We will study dynamical systems of differential equations and their qualitative behaviors, both in one and two dimensions. Examples in physical applications will be discussed. We cover roughly Chapter 1-8 of the textbook.

Grades: It will be the maximum of either

   ✫ Homework 10%, final 50%, midterm 40%

  or

   ✫ Homework 15%, final 70%, midterm 15%.

In order to pass this class, you must take the final exam.

Homework: There will be weekly homework assignments. The lowest homework set score, except homework 5, will be dropped.  

✫  Homeworks will be assigned online below, one week prior to the due date. 

 ✫  Homeworks will be due at the beginning of Fridays’ class, beginning April 7th.

   No late homework will be accepted.

Midterms: There will be one in-class midterm: 

                   Friday, May 5th.

  No books, notes or calculators are allowed. There will be no make-up exam.

Final Exam:  June 12th, 3-6pm. Comprehensive.

Homework problems: 

Homework 1 (due 4/14)

Homework 2 (due 4/21)

Homework 3 (due 4/28)

Homework 4 (due 5/5)

Homework 5  (due 5/19) This homework will not be dropped.

Homework 6 (due 5/26)

Homework 7 (due 6/2)

Homework 8 (due 6/12)