What is one application or concept introduced in Chapter 1 that sounds interesting to you. Formulate a research question that you might pose to learn more about that subject.

2) Make a chart similar to the chart on page 10.  Fill in the chart for n=1,2 and both linear and nonlinear with example equations. 

3) Define the following vocabulary words in your own words in your research notebook. 

Vocabulary words: linear differential equation, nonlinear differential equation, ordinary differential equation, partial differential equation, autonomous system of equations, non-autonomous system of equations, trajectory, phase space.