A First Course in Differential Equations: With Modeling Applications

by Dennis G. Zill

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.

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, Reference, Science, Nonfiction

362 pages, Hardcover

First published February 7, 1989

Reviews

[Hina]

Pretty good for a beginner's course in Differential Equations. The authors assumes nothing and starts from the base level building the level of difficulty in a pretty easy-going manner. The applications and side-notes keep the topic interesting and the problem sets are fun to do. The fact that I could keep up with Arfken and Weber after going through it meant that this book did its duty and taught me well.

[Dillard]

It's hard but I wouldn't take it otherwise, that was a good first course in differential equations.

[Aroub]

The book is pretty professional, and 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.

[James Carson]

A good reference if you already know the concepts. Explanations are terse and ambiguous if you're a new student though.
This book will work well as a pair for a lecture course but without the lectures it won't offer easy access to a new student to the concepts.

[Mahrukh]

I didn´t learn anything from this book and this course, it being online, was like a curse in my academic life. Maybe later on in life, I will understand what was the purpose for all this but currently I can not see it.

[Jimyanni]

It quickly became apparent to me when I took this class that Diff. Eq. was past my level of competence in Mathematics; I got through the class by the grace of a pretty good teacher and some help from a classmate who had a better grasp of the material than I did (thanks, Renee) but I don't think that my problem was caused by any flaws in the book. As a result, while I'm not qualified to speak to the accuracy of the book, or the technical merit of it, I can say that in terms of following a reasonably well-organized format, and having few if any proofreading flaws in the writing, as well as a good variety of post-chapter exercises for the student, this is a very good textbook.

[Carlos Alberto]

La mia fue la 6 edicion pero igual explica bien y es facil de estudiar... si pudiera le daria mas estrellas, pero como no. jejeje

[Jennifer]

i got a B in the class. I'm pissed.

[Bob Week]

wordy but solid

[Sahadat Anik]

Not bad