Ordinary Differential Equations: From Calculus to Dynamical Systems

Ordinary Differential Equations: From Calculus to Dynamical Systems
ISBN-10
1939512042
ISBN-13
9781939512048
Series
Ordinary Differential Equations
Category
Mathematics
Pages
326
Language
English
Published
2015-08-20
Publisher
Mathematical Association of America
Author
Virginia W. Noonburg

Description

Techniques for studying ordinary differential equations (ODEs) have become part of the required toolkit for students in the applied sciences. This book presents a modern treatment of the material found in a first undergraduate course in ODEs. Standard analytical methods for first- and second-order equations are covered first, followed by numerical and graphical methods, and bifurcation theory. Higher dimensional theory follows next via a study of linear systems of first-order equations, including background material in matrix algebra. A phase plane analysis of two-dimensional nonlinear systems is a highlight, while an introduction to dynamical systems and an extension of bifurcation theory to cover systems of equations will be of particular interest to biologists. With an emphasis on real-world problems, this book is an ideal basis for an undergraduate course in engineering and applied sciences such as biology, or as a refresher for beginning graduate students in these areas.

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