TY - BOOK AU - Holzner, Steven TI - Differential equations for dummies SN - 9780470178140 U1 - 515.35 PY - 2008/// CY - Hoboken, NJ PB - Wiley Pub. KW - Differential equations N1 - Includes Index; Introduction. Part I: Focusing on First Order Differential Equations. Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Differential Equations. Chapter 2: Looking at Linear First Order Differential Equations. Chapter 3: Sorting Out Separable First Order Differential Equations. Chapter 4: Exploring Exact First Order Differential Equations and Euler's Method. Part II: Surveying Second and Higher Order Differential Equations. Chapter 5: Examining Second Order Linear Homogeneous Differential Equations. Chapter 6: Studying Second Order Linear Nonhomogeneous Differential Equations. Chapter 7: Handling Higher Order Linear Homogeneous Differential Equations. Chapter 8: Taking On Higher Order Linear Nonhomogeneous Differential Equations. Part III: The Power Stuff: Advanced Techniques. Chapter 9: Getting Serious with Power Series and Ordinary Points. Chapter 10: Powering through Singular Points. Chapter 11: Working with Laplace Transforms. Chapter 12: Tackling Systems of First Order Linear Differential Equations. Chapter 13: Discovering Three Fail-Proof Numerical Methods. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Ten Super-Helpful Online Differential Equation Tutorials. Chapter 15: Ten Really Cool Online Differential Equation Solving Tools. Index N2 - The fun and easy way to understand and solve complexequations Many of the fundamental laws of physics, chemistry, biology, andeconomics can be formulated as differential equations. Thisplain-English guide explores the many applications of thismathematical tool and shows how differential equations can help usunderstand the world around us. Differential Equations ForDummies is the perfect companion for a college differentialequations course and is an ideal supplemental resource for othercalculus classes as well as science and engineering courses. Itoffers step-by-step techniques, practical tips, numerous exercises,and clear, concise examples to help readers improve theirdifferential equation-solving skills and boost their testscores ER -