A Course in Ordinary Differential Equations 2nd Edition by Stephen A. Wirkus (PDF)

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A Course in Ordinary Differential Equations, Second Edition teaches students how to use analytical and numerical solution methods in typical engineering, physics, and mathematics applications. Lauded for its extensive computer code and student-friendly approach, the first edition of this popular textbook was the first on ordinary differential equations (ODEs) to include instructions on using MATLAB®, Mathematica®, and Maple™. This second edition reflects the feedback of students and professors who used the first edition in the classroom.New to the Second EditionMoves the computer codes to Computer Labs at the end of each chapter, which gives professors flexibility in using the technology Covers linear systems in their entirety before addressing applications to nonlinear systemsIncorporates the latest versions of MATLAB, Maple, and MathematicaIncludes new sections on complex variables, the exponential response formula for solving nonhomogeneous equations, forced vibrations, and nondimensionalization Highlights new applications and modeling in many fieldsPresents exercise sets that progress in difficultyContains color graphs to help students better understand crucial concepts in ODEsProvides updated and expanded projects in each chapter Suitable for a first undergraduate course, the book includes all the basics necessary to prepare students for their future studies in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences. It presents the syntax from MATLAB, Maple, and Mathematica to give students a better grasp of the theory and gain more insight into real-world problems. Along with covering traditional topics, the text describes a number of modern topics, such as direction fields, phase lines, the Runge-Kutta method, and epidemiological and ecological models. It also explains concepts from linear algebra so that students acquire a thorough understanding of differential equations.

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⭐This book is too small and too thick. It is a pain in the ass to read and work out of. Overall, content is good, but the size/shape of the book are awful. I have to use heavy-duty binder clips just to keep this bastard open. Seriously, what was the publishing company thinking.

⭐I never leave reviews, but I am so disappointed with this textbook, I have to say something.I’m only past Chapter 2, but so far, this textbook is not very helpful and doesn’t convey the material clearly. The worst part is that many of the answers to the odd-numbered problems in the back of the book are not even correct. I’ve worked over problems for hours trying to understand how the authors came to the answer that they listed in the back of the book, only to find out that their listed answer has been incorrect the entire time. I will compare my answers, other students’ answers, and my professors’ answers, and while all of ours are the same, the one in the back of the book is different.It makes it very frustrating to think that you are not understanding a concept, or that you are not completing a problem the correct way because you are not getting the same answers as they have listed.I wish I didn’t have to use this textbook, but it’s forced on us by my university. I would at least appreciate if they had a solutions manual so I can see their reasoning behind the answers that they have listed.

⭐as the other review printed out. This book is WAY to small. Constantly closing itself. Makes it very difficult to do homework

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