Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (3rd Edition) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Stephen W. Goode, Scott A. Annin
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 704614
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3
Pages: 816
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Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0130457949
Dewey Decimal Number: 515.35
EAN: 9780130457943
Publication Date: March 23, 2007
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For combined differential equations and linear algebra courses teaching students who have successfully completed three semesters of calculus. This complete introduction to both differential equations and linear algebra presents a carefully balanced and sound integration of the two topics. It promotes in-depth understanding rather than rote memorization, enabling students to fully comprehend abstract concepts and leave the course with a solid foundation in linear algebra. Flexible in format, it explains concepts clearly and logically with an abundance of examples and illustrations, without sacrificing level or rigor. A vast array of problems supports the material, with varying levels from which students/instructors can choose.
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 a great introduction to matrices, differential equations, and the linear algebra underlying both subjects July 31, 2006
Nicholas M (New York, N.Y.)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I used this textbook for a sophomore-level math course called "Linear Methods" on linear algebra and differential equations. I think this book is great for a course like that -- a course that stressed the connection between differential equations and linear operators/linear algebra. I really liked the book.
I thought that the in-chapter text was clear enough while a bit dry. The end-of-section exercises were a mix of computational problems and a few conceptual problems and derivations, though to be honest I thought Prof. Goode would have done better to include more of the latter. I thought the book's organization great -- it provided a basic knowledge of matrices and elementary differential equations, and then introduced the concepts of linear algebra, with a focus on vector spaces, in order to approach both matrices and DEs in a more sophisticated way. This was my first book/course involving either subject, and I was VERY glad that I had used Goode's book when I took on differential equations and linear algebra individually in greater depth in their own courses.
Goode is awesome November 27, 2008
Ender Trask
the book is very good, and very clear. it introduces you to all the methods you need to know then combines them all in a comprehensive treatment of the subject at the end of the book
Great Book! June 5, 2003
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is great for any student trying to learn introductory DE and linear algebra. I'm a high school student, and because I had a teacher who did not understand the topic, I had to read the entire book from chapters 1 to 8. His explanations are broad as well as clear, and he fully interprets the significance of the tools he is teaching in the book.Despite some of the above reviews of dissatisfied students, try the book yourself! (Only thing I didn't like much was the book's lack of color and a lack of reader-friendly design)
... August 4, 2002
MangaArt-com (St. Paul, MN United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is very easy to follow. The explanations are very clear and concise. The materials are presented with very good examples. The class I took covered most of chapters 1 through 8. With the exception of chapter 4 (about determinants), where the methods and explanations aren't the most accessible, the rest are very self-explanatory, and I would recommend this book for someone who wish to learn the topics on their own, or anyone who is taking a class on linear algebra and differential equations.
Great Book for a Great Teacher December 17, 2004
YZF (Carson, Ca.)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was lucky enough to have Dr. Goode as a Proffesor. His book goes step by step on how to solve DEs. It gives you just enough information to start your homework, but not too much to where the questions in the book aren't challenging enough. Unfortunately, students don't realize how much work is required at this level of calculus. That's the reason why some people don't like this book because it makes you work. If you are a hard worker and don't need anybody, like your mommy, taking you by the hand showing and how to do every single HW problem then this book is for you. This book and its course sets a really good foundation for engineering majors.
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