Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Differential Equations

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: course 33B. Dynamical systems analysis of nonlinear systems of differential equations. One- and two- dimensional flows. Fixed points, limit cycles, and stability analysis. Bifurcations and normal forms. Elementary geometrical and topological results. Applications to problems in biology, chemistry, physics, and other fields. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
10-15 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    The midterms are very long for the amount of time given. You definitely must practice being able to solve the problems fast. The problems themselves are not difficult, just task intensive.

    The lecture cover most of what you need to know, but it is important to read the associated parts of the textbook for homework and practice for midterms and final.

Course

Instructor
Rowan Killip
Previously taught
23S 20F 14S 13S 12W

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook