Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos
MIT OpenCourseWare's introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos in dissipative systems, aimed at undergraduates in science and engineering. The course works through simple dynamical models, the mathematical theory that explains their behavior, and their connections to natural phenomena such as fluid turbulence and population cycles, along with methods for analyzing real data. Topics include fixed points, bifurcations, strange attractors, and the transition to chaos in low-dimensional systems described by only a few variables. Materials include lecture notes, problem sets, and exams as published by MIT, with no cost to access the content. No certificate is offered through OCW, but the full curriculum, including assignments and solutions, is freely downloadable for self-study.