Publisher's Synopsis
Differential equations can be taught using Sage as an inventive new approach.
David Joyner and Marshall Hampton's lucid textbook explains differential equations using the free and open-source mathematical software Sage.
Since its release in 2005, Sage has acquired a substantial following among mathematicians, but its first user was Joyner, who is credited with helping famed mathematician William Stein turn the program into a usable and popular choice.
Introduction to Differential Equations Using Sage extends Stein's work by creating a classroom tool that allows both differential equations and Sage to be taught concurrently. It's a creative and forward-thinking approach to math instruction.
Topics include:
First-Order Differential Equations
Incorporation of Newtonian Mechanics
Second-Order Differential Equations
The Annihilator Method
Using Linear Algebra with Differential Equations
Nonlinear Systems
Partial Differential Equations
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