A First Course in Differential Equations (9th edition) by Dennis G. Zill

Publisher: Brooks Cole
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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.

Customer Reviews

A really good book

Review Date: July 25, 2008

Reviewer: Rick,

I have to say I'm shocked by some of the negative reviews here. Granted, I'm a math major, but I found this book to be relatively unintimdating and refreshingly lucid in its presentation of points. I was able to follow every single derivation that was given in the sections we covered. Not only this but due to the nature of the presentation, I was able to anticipate a result or two from one section to the next, which really inspired some confidence. :)

The wide margins left plenty of room for the annotations I made, and unless you're an uber-genius who gets everything immediately, you will definitely need to make some annotations.

Another excellent aspect of this book is that it serves as a natural bridge from the overly graphical, mickey-mouse presentations given in standard calculus texts to the more terse books in higher math. The graphics are sparse compared to a modern calculus text, but they are informative and maximize understanding.

I think this book is indispensable in the pursuit of the "ability to read a math book" skill which many majors require.

A Great book for engineering students

Review Date: April 5, 2001

Reviewer: Yu Liu, Chicago, IL United States

I'm a engineering student at Illinois Institute of Tech. I used this book for my differential equation class. I found this book very useful for both my independent study and catching up with my school work.

Cost effective!

Review Date: February 26, 2010

Reviewer: M. Basta, PA

The book for my Diffeq class was $150 in the school store. This is the exact same thing (with a different font and colors) for about $145 less. Every college student should know how to book-hunt like this. Came in great condition and has everything I need for class.

good for non-math people

Review Date: March 16, 2002

Reviewer: , Pasadena, California

Easy to follow examples. Great conceptual models. This book has plenty of useful applications in the real world: physics, biology, engineering, and chemistry. There is no math flood to drown non-math students. Great intro to Ordinary Diff. Eq.

Diff Eq solution

Review Date: January 25, 2008

Reviewer: Jerry Williams, Me55555

I find the book very helpful. It is worth the $25 or so. I like a lot of examples.