MATH 4210 — Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
General Information
An introduction to nonlinear dynamics with applications to physics, engineering, biology, and chemistry. Emphasizes analytical methods, concrete examples, and geometric thinking. Topics include one-dimensional systems; bifurcations; phase plane; nonlinear oscillators; and Lorenz equations, chaos, strange attractors, fractals, iterated mappings, period doubling, renormalization. Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs. More experience with proofs may be gained by first taking a 3000-level MATH course.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 2210 or MATH 2230 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2940; MATH 2220 or MATH 2240 or MATH 1920; or equivalents.
Enrollment: Recommended prerequisites: MATH 2930 or equivalent.
Forbidden overlaps: MAE 5790, MATH 4200, MATH 4210, MATH 5200
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Yusheng Luo | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.