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Symbolic Dynamical Systems
MATH281 SP

Symbolic dynamical systems, including full shifts, shifts of finite type and sofic systems; sliding block codes, eutrophy.

MAJOR READINGS

Robert L. Devaney, AN INTRODUCTION TO CHAOTIC DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Although the formal prerequisites are only linear algebra and multivariable calculus, a certain amount of mathematical sophistication, in particular the willingness and ability to read and write proofs, is also required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MATH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: MATH221 OR MATH223

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000


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