A First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling Applications, 9th Edition strikes a balance between the analytical, qualitative, and quantitative approaches to the study of differential equations. This proven and accessible text speaks to beginning engineering and math students through a wealth of pedagogical aids, including an abundance of examples, explanations, "Remarks" boxes, definitions, and group projects. Using a straightforward, readable, and helpful style, this book provides a thorough treatment of boundary-value problems and partial differential equations.
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Dennis G. Zill is professor of mathematics at Loyola Marymount University. His interests are in applied mathematics, special functions, and integral transforms. Dr. Zill received his Ph.D. in applied mathematics and his M.S. from Iowa State University in 1967 and 1964, respectively. He received his B.A. from St. Mary's in Winona, Minnesota, in 1962. Dr. Zill also is former chair of the Mathematics Department at Loyola Marymount University. He is the author or co-author of 13 mathematics texts.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Baze
Format:Hardcover
It's a perfect book for an engineering student, or a student studying the physical sciences- notably physics. For those studying mathematics, logic, or economics, this book will not deliver complete satisfaction, as the text falls short of explaining the reasoning behind the methods used to solve differential equations.
In other words, the book presents numerous excellent techniques in solving differential equations, but does not go into detail as to how the methods work. Knowing "how" the methods work can really help increase the undergraduate (even graduate) student's mathematical aptitude, and will engrain the methods as "tools" in the mathematician's mind for a very long time. Thus, after going through the course with this book, I felt the methods used to solve diffEq's slip away.
It's a great book with many examples and how to's, but it's not effective in keeping the methods alive in the student's mind. A more effective book, in my opinion, would be Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems.
If you must purchase this book for class, you won't be disappointed. It's littered with numerous examples and answers in the book of the book- however, if you really want to LEARN the logic behind diff Eq, prepare to do your own reading on the side, or pester your math professor to explain why the methods are what they are.
Hope this helps- please comment if you have any questions or concerns.
In other words, the book presents numerous excellent techniques in solving differential equations, but does not go into detail as to how the methods work. Knowing "how" the methods work can really help increase the undergraduate (even graduate) student's mathematical aptitude, and will engrain the methods as "tools" in the mathematician's mind for a very long time. Thus, after going through the course with this book, I felt the methods used to solve diffEq's slip away.
It's a great book with many examples and how to's, but it's not effective in keeping the methods alive in the student's mind. A more effective book, in my opinion, would be Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems.
If you must purchase this book for class, you won't be disappointed. It's littered with numerous examples and answers in the book of the book- however, if you really want to LEARN the logic behind diff Eq, prepare to do your own reading on the side, or pester your math professor to explain why the methods are what they are.
Hope this helps- please comment if you have any questions or concerns.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By C. Wentzel
Format:Hardcover
The book is pretty professional, however it comes with a pretty big price for such a small book. Also, some of the main equations in the book are poorly identified--they're there, but you have to look a little harder than just opening to the page and seeing it standing out in all of its glory. Also, if you've taken any calculus-based physics classes, I think you'll find that your physics textbook will do a much better job of explaining how to solve physics-related problems than this book does, rightly so maybe.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By mrooobaa
Format:Hardcover
I needed this book for my differential equations class, and overall, I am pleased with it. The examples provided makes sense, and just from reading the book, you will be able to solve several different types of differential equations. All the different processes are explained clearly, and the book does not appear dry or disorganized for the most part.
However, the book does lack conceptual depth. There are very few proofs, and the origin of most the equations and methods aren't explained. I'm an engineering major, so it doesn't matter too much to me, but I do like to see proofs for the sake of seeing how a method or an equation works. For math majors, this lack of conceptual explanation may be a serious problem.
Overall, I'm happy with the book. But, if you need something with more conceptual detail, you may want to look at another book.
However, the book does lack conceptual depth. There are very few proofs, and the origin of most the equations and methods aren't explained. I'm an engineering major, so it doesn't matter too much to me, but I do like to see proofs for the sake of seeing how a method or an equation works. For math majors, this lack of conceptual explanation may be a serious problem.
Overall, I'm happy with the book. But, if you need something with more conceptual detail, you may want to look at another book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little condensed, but I have the soutions manual.
The other reviews pretty much nailed it on the head; the material is condensed, not too explanatory, skips tons of steps, etc... and the solutions manual is terrible. Read more
Published 3 months ago by No Name
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great text for certain classrooms.
I'm going to start by saying that if you're a student who has to purchase this text this review is not aimed at you. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gregory C.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible
This book is absolutely awful as it is very hard to understand. I don't know how any normal person is supposed to understand anything in this textbook. Read more
Published 6 months ago by symestreet
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Diff EQ
This book was excellent. Great example problems really helped the students to learn the material with common applications. Read more
Published 7 months ago by os
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Best Book to Teach Yourself Differential Equations.
I'm using this book for my differential equation class at CSULB, and I have found it very useful, with concise explanations, and a great number of examples that have helped me... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ManuelCSULB
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dfeq book
The book looks exactly how I expected it and it was cheap. The book didnt take that long to get here.
Published 8 months ago by chachou
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst math book yet
I've had 4 other Calc books & this one is the worst. Examples are terrible - must use other sources. This book is only good if you are req'd to use it so you can do the homework.
Published 11 months ago by A. Yuhas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Differential Equations
Great book detailing major aspects of Differential Equations. I used this in an Undergrad class. Book had good examples and problems.
Published 11 months ago by Tyler Wilburn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good problem set, terrible explanations
While this book gives good problems to work on, the book isn't very clear. It covers all of the topics, but doesn't explain how to do things and apply it to something other than... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Cate
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unreadable
Had to buy this book for a course and I barely ever use it because I don't understand a word the author is ever saying. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Joy
