Get inspired:

What do Romeo and Juliet have to do with dynamical systems?

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Visualize vector fields in the phase plane.
• Describe different types of fixed points.
• Classify fixed points of 2 x 2 linear systems.
• Draw phase portraits of 2 x 2 linear systems.

Before class, please:

• Read Strogatz, Chapter 5
• Watch Strogatz – [movie]
• Read my notes – [notes]
• CheckYourself

In class, we will:

• Work on this activity (key).

After class, please:

• Do post-class problems.