Differential equations with boundary-value problems / Dennis G. Zill

Includes index.

1. Introduction to differential equations -- 2. First-order differential equations -- 3. Modeling with first-order differential equations -- 4. Higher-order differential equations -- 5. Modeling with higher-order differential equations -- 6. Series solutions of linear equations -- 7. The Laplace transform -- 8. Systems of Linear first-order differential equations -- 9. Numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations -- 10. Systems of nonlinear first-order differential equations -- 11. Fourier series -- 12. Boundary-value problems in rectangular coordinates -- 13. Boundary-value problems in other coordinate systems -- 14. Integral transforms -- 15. Numerical solutions of partial differential equations -- Appendixes -- Answers for selected odd-numbered problems -- Index

"Straightforward and easy to read, Differential equations with boundary-value problems, 9th Edition, gives you a thorough overview of the topics typically taught in a first course in Differential Equations as well as an introduction to boundary-value problems and partial Differential Equations. Your study will be supported by a bounty of pedagogical aids, including an abundance of examples, explanations, "Remarks" boxes, definitions, and more."