Differential Equations: A Short Course for Engineering Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James E. Boyd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 152844986X ISBN 13: 9781528449861

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the tools of differential equations used in engineering. This concise course helps you solve practical problems with clear methods.

This edition introduces the basic ideas of differential equations, how to classify them, and how to find their solutions. It emphasizes practical techniques you can apply to engineering problems, from simple separable forms to more advanced cases. The text explains how constants of integration arise and how to handle them in real-world scenarios.

• Learn how to tell the order and degree of an equation and what that means for solving it
• Master variables-separated and homogeneous equations, plus methods for first-order problems
• Understand integration constants and how they represent initial conditions
• Explore special forms like Clairaut’s equation and higher-order cases with practical examples

Ideal for readers who want a solid, hands-on foundation in differential equations for engineering and applied sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152844986X
• ISBN 13: 9781528449861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66