Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Dynamical Systems
Chapter 2: Sequences
Chapter 3: Fixed Points & Periodic Points
Chapter 4: Analysis of Fixed Points
Chapter 5: Bifurcations
Chapter 6: Examples of Global Dynamics
Chapter 7: The Tools of Global Dynamics
Chapter 8: Examples of Chaos
Chapter 9: From Fixed Points to Chaos
Chapter 10: Sarkovskii's Theorem
Chapter 11: Dynamical Systems on the Plane
Chapter 12: The Smale Horseshoe
Chapter 13: Generalized Symbolic Dynamics
Discovering Dynamical Systems Through Experiment and Inquiry differs from most texts on dynamical systems by blending the use of computer simulations with inquiry-based learning (IBL). IBL is an excellent tool to move students from merely remembering the material to deeper understanding and analysis. This method relies on asking students questions first, rather than presenting the material in a lecture.
Another unique feature of this book is the use of computer simulations. Students can discover examples and counterexamples through manipulations built into the software. These tools have long been used in the study of dynamical systems to visualize chaotic behavior.
We refer to this unique approach to teaching mathematics as ECAPExplore, Conjecture, Apply, and Prove. ECAP was developed to mimic the actual practice of mathematics in an effort to provide students with a more holistic mathematical experience. In general, each section begins with exercises guiding students through explorations of the featured concept and concludes with exercises that help the students formally prove the results.
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