A Course in Ordinary Differential Equations

With updated MATLAB^R, Mathematica^R, and Maple? code throughout, this second edition emphasizes more computational/numerical aspects as well as more applications and modeling in various fields. Along with new problems of varying levels of difficulty, this edition includes rewritten chapters on systems and techniques of differential equations. Chapter summaries highlight key concepts and associated computer codes. This edition also offers updated, more detailed ancillary materials.

Stephen A. Wirkus is an associate professor of mathematics at Arizona State University, where he has been a recipient of the Professor of the Year Award and NSF AGEP Mentor of the Year Award. He has published over 30 papers and technical reports. He completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University under the direction of Richard Rand.

Randall J. Swift is a professor of mathematics and statistics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he has been a recipient of the Ralph W. Ames Distinguished Research Award. He has authored more than 80 journal articles, three research monographs, and three textbooks. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of California, Riverside under the direction of M.M. Rao.