Chaos Theory & Its Applications
Chemical Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos Theory & Its Applications | MKM510 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ramiz Gültekin AKAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Knows and tells the history and evolution of Chaos Theory and nonlinear phenomena
2) Knows the properties of fractal geometry and makes the calculations of fractal dimension
3) Explains the applications of chaos theory, fractals and nonlinear phenomena in their disciplines
4) Makes different definitions of entropi
5) Analysis and investigates at least one of the application areas of chaos theory
6) Creates a fractal by using computer programming
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | Low | No relation | Middle | |
| 2 | Low | No relation | Middle | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | No relation | Middle | |
| 5 | Low | No relation | Middle | |
| 6 | Low | No relation | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
Introduction to chaos theory: Definition & History; Characteristics of chaos and examples from nature, Boltzmann equation and its linear solutions. İrreversibilities and irreversible thermodynamics, Nonlinearity and stability, Chaos theory: Mathematical aprroaches, fractal approach, fractal structures, percolation, pattern formation, self organizing structures, Application areas: Turbulence, phase transitions, gellation, polymers, biomaterials
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required