About This Module.

This module has been written by Pam Valks
Chris Bloor
Doug Curran
Walter Middleton
At Sunderland University

Learning objectives

In a dynamical system the model, usually a set of differential or difference equations, determines the evolution of the system given only its initial state i.e. the long term behaviour is known once the initial conditions are known. The aim of this module is to learn how to use a model to predict the long term behaviour of a system by analytical and qualitative methods. You will learn

Prerequisites

It is recommended that you have some knowledge of the following topics.

Module Map.

This dynamical systems module consists of five units each of which is subdivided into sections as shown in the diagram below. The module should take approximately 150hrs of study time.

Assessment

Book list