Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems

Details the methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations. New material on limit cycles, the Lorenz equations and chaos has been added along with nearly 300 new problems. Also features expanded discussions of competing species and predator-prey problems plus extended treatment of phase plane analysis, qualitative methods and stability.

Written from the perspective of the applied mathematician, the latest edition of this established textbook combines a solid exposition of the elementary theory of differential equations with substantial information on solution, analysis, and approximation techniques useful in a wide range of applications. Features a vast number and diversity of problems (solved by pencil and paper or on the computer) which provide instructors with a multitude of choices in tailoring their course to meet their own goals and the needs of their students.