Natural Science 0319 - Calculus: Dynamical Systems

Many problems in the sciences are described and explored as dynamical systems - a set of mutually interacting differential equations. We will explore the qualitative structure of these systems and develop numerical methods for solving them. Specific topics include elementary differential equations, power series, and convergence. Computers will be used extensively, and the scientific context of calculus is emphasized throughout. Intended for students who have had a year of calculus elsewhere.

Quantitative Skills Prerequisite: a year of Calculus elsewhere