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Title: Elementary Differential Equations 6e + SSM Set by W Boyce ISBN: 0-471-25175-5 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 12 March, 1998 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $124.90

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Average Customer Rating: 3.08 (12 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: Good intro book to accompany a course
Comment: I have had the privledge to use this book for an introductory course in differential equations with colleages of Dr. Boyce. This book is well written and contains numerous examples and a plethora of problems. However, a student would do well to have a very firm knowledge of calculus and a quick mathematical mind; some of the methods covered are not candy coated to go down easier. As such, it is important that a strong professor and a strong curriculum accompany this book. This is NOT a good book for self-instruction. However, it is a very useful reference to go back to when dealing with more advanced mathematical topics.

Rating: 5
Summary: Elementary Diffential Equations by Boyce and DiPrima
Comment: This book is excellent for math majors or engineers who have had
a strong background in higher mathematics. The work provides
a step-by-step analysis of the classic problem areas i.e.
initial value problems, solution boundaries, homogeneous and
non-homogeneous solutions, the exponential form, higher order
differential equations, variation of parameters, LaPlace
transformation and other more exotic applications too numerous
to list here. For non-math majors, the book may become difficult

to follow. Therefore; it may help to consult with the Schaum's
Outline in order to supplement this text. Boyce and DiPrima
is more than enough to get you through the Fundamentals of
Engineering Examination. Differential Equations is a subject
which requires students to take copious notes. It pays to
struggle through the homeworks and to plan daily study sessions
of 15 minutes to 1 hour depending upon where you are in the
course. It is well worth the effort to master this course

because the applications to engineering are numerous and profound. Mastery of this subject will provide you with a
life-long skill.

Rating: 1
Summary: written by math professors for math professors
Comment: I am taking a differential equations course for the engineering program at Drexel University and I must say that this is one of the worst text books I have ever come across. I wonder what Boyce and Diprima were smoking as they were writting this book. First of all make sure you brush up on your greek before reading this book, there are more greek symbols in it then there are numbers or letters from the english alphabet. This book is so vague that you may as well consult a magic 8-ball for guidance. Basically, if you buy this book, prepare to fail. It skips so many steps its rediculous. My mind turns to mush every time I open it. For my homework in this course using this book, I just write the giberish my magic 8 ball tells me to. Even the TAs are lost in this book. Consider this a warning and not a rating. STAY AWAY!

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