Topological dynamics. Low-dimensional dynamics, especially circle maps and interval maps. Hyperbolic dynamics. Symbolic dynamics and coding.
Specialization in some branch of dynamical systems.
SF2720 Chaotic Dynamical Systems 7.5 credits
A course on dynamical systems and chaotic behaviour.
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P3 (3.7 hp), P4 (3.8 hp)
- Pace of study
25%
- Application code
60600
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SF2720 (Spring 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SF2720 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to
- explain basic concepts and theorems within the parts of dynamical systems described by the course content.
- Use concepts. theorems and methods to solve and present solutions to problems within the parts described by the course content.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
English B / English 6
Completed course SF1677 Foundations of Analysis.
Recommended prerequisites
SF1678 Groups and Rings or similar.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The examiner decides, in consultation with KTHs Coordinator of students with disabilities (Funka), about any customized examination for students with documented, lasting disability. The examiner may allow another form of examination for re-examination of individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Mathematics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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