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Dynamical systems

MTH4118

Synopsis

The field of dynamical systems uses tools from topology and geometry to study systems that change over time and their long-term behaviour. It has applications in physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and economics. This unit will cover fundamental results in dynamical systems and introduce classical examples, stable and unstable manifold theory, uniform hyperbolicity, and other geometric tools. It will also cover basic techniques for numerically analysing dynamical systems.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
4
Audience
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Faculty
School of Mathematics
Handbook year
2026

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