Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 13th Edition

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 13th Edition is written from the viewpoint of the applied mathematician, whose interest in differential equations may sometimes be quite theoretical, sometimes intensely practical, and often somewhere in between. In this revision, author Douglas Meade has refined the text for clarity, with new learning outcomes and descriptive theorem names that help students stay oriented and build confidence as the mathematics grows in complexity. New Application Projects and expanded problem sets give instructors more ways to bring the content to life. Meade builds upon Boyce and DiPrima’s work to combine a sound and accurate (but not abstract) exposition of the elementary theory of differential equations with considerable material on methods of solution, analysis, and approximation that have proved useful in a wide variety of applications. The main prerequisite for engaging with the program is a working knowledge of calculus, gained from a normal two or three semester course sequence or its equivalent. Some familiarity with matrices will also be helpful in the chapters on systems of differential equations.