MTH 546/URI
Ordinary
Differential Equations II
Course
Information, Spring 2013
Text: L. Perko, Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, exposure to basic ordinary differential equations and linear algebra; Mth 545 is not a prerequirement.
Exams and Grading:
Course grade will be determined based on
homework (50%) and mid-term exam and final project (50%). The exams will
be of the take home variety.
The topics that will be covered are:
Invariant manifolds - center manifold
Normal form theory
Gradient and Hamiltonian systems
The Poincare map
Periodic solutions and Floquet theory
The Stable manifold theorem for periodic orbits
Poincare-Bendixson theory
Structural stability
Bifurcations including Hopf bifurcation
Applications to Mathematical Biology
Computer Requirements
The use of computer algebra systems such as MATHEMATICA and Scientific Notebook is encouraged. Some MATHEMATICA notebooks will be provided and demonstrated in the class. Most of the exams may require the substantial use of MATHEMATICA.
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advised to stay home until the fever has subsided for 24 hours. So, if you
exhibit such symptoms, please do not come to class. Notify me of your status,
and we will communicate through email, at Chris_Lynd@my.uri.edu. We will work
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that you have a proper amount of time to complete your assignments.
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Instructor: M. Kulenovic
Office: Lippitt 202D; Ph. 44436
e-mail: mkulenovic@mail.uri.edu
Online information: www.math.uri.edu/courses
or www.math.uri.edu/~kulenm
Office hours: MW: 1-2; F: 11-12.
Time: W, F: 3 - 4:15
Room: Lippitt 201