Differential Equations and Linear Algebra - Hardcover

Farlow, Jerry; Hall, James E.; McDill, Jeanie; West, Beverly H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130862509 ISBN 13: 9780130862501

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For Differential Equation and Linear Algebra courses at a sophomore level.

Using a unique, student-friendly approach to teaching differential equations, this text encourages students to think both quantitatively and qualitatively when approaching differential equations. Before finding the analytical solution of a differential equation, the text presents the qualitative aspects of the problem―the directional field, the bounded solutions, their range, the presence of constant solutions and so on―to help students use linear algebra to think about the physical systems being modeled. In addition, this text features a fluid integration of linear algebra therefore emphasizing the inter-relatedness of differential equations and linear algebra.

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FEATURES

• High integration of illustrations and figures helps students visualize concepts.
• Computer graphics analysis approach provides students with a real understanding of nonlinear differential equations.
• Balanced qualitative and quantitative analysis helps students interact with the equations.
• Careful integration of linear algebra emphasizes the inter-relatedness of differential equations and linear algebra while helping students to analyze the physical systems being modeled.

STUDENT SUPPLEMENTS

• Prentice Hall Companion Website www.prenhall.com/farlow
• This FREE Companion Website offers interactive modules in JAVA applets, T/F Quizzes, Live Examples, Links, and a customizable syllabus builder.
• Interactive Differential Equations CD-ROM – This text-specific interactive CD-ROM allows students to manipulate equations in a modular setting. It focuses on helping students visualize ODE concepts and includes applications to engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology. It runs on Windows or Macintosh.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130862509
• ISBN 13: 9780130862501
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640