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Differential Equations
John Polking, Rice University
Albert Boggess
David Arnold, College of the Redwoods

ISBN-10: 0135981379
ISBN-13: 9780135981375

Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2001
Format: Cloth; 636 pp
Published: 05/30/2001

Ideal for one term first courses in differential equations for engineering, math, biology, and finance majors.

This text strikes a balance between the traditional and the modern. It combines the traditional material with a modern systems approach. It offers flexibility of use that will allow faculty at a variety of institutions to use the book with extensive problem sets.

This product accompanies:
Polking, Boggess & Arnold, Differential Equations, 2/E

A unique blend of traditional algebraic approach with the modern qualitative geometric approach.—The traditional pure math approach is now modified by practical, applied aspects of modern DE uses.

Strong systems approach.—A full chapter on matrix algebra, followed by three systems chapters. Practical uses of DEs today are not single equations but rather looking at several DEs using a computer.

Novel Modeling Approach—A whole chapter is devoted to modeling, emphasizing problems, and approaches.

Flexible Use of Technology—Many optional technology projects are included. There are also a large number of modern graphics that show but do not require technology. The emphasis is on solving and interpreting.

Strong emphasis on numerical techniques throughout.

1. Introduction to Differential Equations.

Differential Equation Models. The Derivative. Integration.

2. First Order Equations.

Differential Equations and Solutions. Solutions to Separable Equations. Models of Motion. Linear Equations. Mixing Problems. Exact Equations. Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions. Dependence of Solutions on Initial Conditions. Autonomous Equations and Stability.

3. Modeling and Applications.

Modeling. Modeling Population Growth. Personal Finance. Electrical Circuits. Personal Finance.

4. Second Order Equations.

Two Applications. Terminology and Notation. Second Order Equations with Constant Coefficients. Vibrating Springs —-Analysis. Inhomogeneous Systems and Equations. Method of Undetermined Coefficients. Variation of Parameters. Forced Harmonic Motion. Electric Circuits.

5. Laplace Transforms.

The Definition of Laplace Transform. Basic Properties. The Inverse Laplace Transform. Using the Laplace Transform to Solve Differential Equations. Discontinuous Forcing Terms. The Delta Function. Convolutions. Summary.

6. Numerical Methods.

Euler's Method. Runge-Kutta Methods. Numerical Error Comparisons. Other Solvers. A Cautionary Tale.

7. Matrix Algebra.

Vectors and Matrices. The Geometry of Systems of Linear Equations. Solving Systems of Equations. Properties of Solution Spaces. Subspaces. Determinants.

8. Linear Systems of Differential Equations.

Definition of a Linear System. Modeling with Systems. Geometrical Interpretation. Qualitative Analysis. Homogenous Systems and Equations.

9. Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients.

Overview of the Technique. Planar Systems. Phase Plane Portraits. Higher Dimensional Systems. The Exponential of a Matrix. Qualitative Analysis of Linear Systems. Higher Order Linear Equations. Computing the Exponential of a Matrix. Inhomogeneous Systems and Equations. Variation of Parameters for Systems.

10. Nonlinear Systems.

The Linearization of a Nonlinear System. Long Term Behavior of Solutions. Invariant Sets and the Use of Nullclines. Long Term Behavior of Solutions to Planar Systems. Conserved Quantities. Nonlinear Mechanics. The Method of Lyapunov. Predator-Prey Systems. Immune Response to Infectious Disease.

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