Discovering Dynamical Systems Through Experiment and Inquiry - 9780367903947

CRC Press

Discovering Dynamical Systems Through Experiment and InquiryAuthor(s): Thomas LoFaro, Jeff Ford\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC\nISBN-13: 9780367903947, 978-0367903947\nSynopsis\nDiscovering 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. \n\nAnother 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. \n\nWe refer to this unique approach to teaching mathematics as ECAPE.