Liu Bie Ju Centre for Mathematical Sciences
City University of Hong Kong
Mathematical Analysis and its Applications
Colloquium

Organized by Prof. Philippe G. Ciarlet and Prof. Roderick Wong

Teaching Elementary Differential Equations from a Dynamical Systems Viewpoint

by
Professor Robert L Devaney
Professor of Mathematics, Boston University

Date: March 10, 2004 (Wednesday)
Time: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Venue: Room B6605 (Faculty Conference Room)
Blue Zone, Level 6
Academic Building
City University of Hong Kong

Abstract: Much has changed in the field of differential equations in the last fifteen years. Thanks to the advent of the computer and especially computer graphics, as well as to the introduction of certain qualitative techniques from dynamical systems theory, the introductory course in this field has changed dramatically. The need for specialized tricks to solve very special differential equations can, in many cases, be replaced by a much more cohesive and graphical introduction to the subject. Among the benefits is that we can now introduce such topics as the Lorenz attractor and nonlinear bifurcations to calculus students, which gives these younger students a glimpse of the excitement of contemporary mathematics.

(Tea, coffee and cookies will be provided at the Faculty Common Room in B6501 before the colloquium from 4:00 to 4:30 pm. Please come and join us!)

** All interested are welcome **

For enquiry: 2788-9816

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