College Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Jan 17, 2026  
College Bulletin 2025-2026

PHYS 132. Nonlinear Dynamics.


This course will cover the central elements of nonlinear dynamics and chaos and their applications to physical and biological systems. Topics include nonlinear differential equations, bifurcations, strange attractors, phase space diagrams, fractals, and mapping. Readings of current research articles will be integrated with these topics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 111 .
Natural Sciences and Engineering.
1 credit.
Fall 2027 Bester.
Catalog chapter: Physics and Astronomy  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/physics-astronomy


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