From what book should I start my calculus course?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for calculus textbooks suitable for a first-semester Electrical Engineering student. Participants share their opinions on various textbooks, including both required and reference materials.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about which calculus book to purchase for their course, listing both required and reference options provided by their university.
  • Another participant recommends a specific book from the list, providing a link to purchase it online.
  • A participant expresses appreciation for receiving answers, indicating a desire for more input on the topic.
  • One participant endorses the Thomas and Finney book, mentioning a preference for Howard Anton's book as well.
  • A participant shares their positive experience with the 7th edition of Thomas and Finney, suggesting that the 9th edition is likely similar and beneficial for engineering students.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on which textbook is best, with no consensus reached on a single recommended book.

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Participants reference different editions of textbooks, which may have implications for content and approach. The discussion does not resolve which book is definitively better.

Who May Find This Useful

Students beginning a calculus course, particularly those in engineering programs, may find the recommendations and experiences shared in this discussion helpful.

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Hi, this is my first post.
Okay, I am in 1st semester of my university (doing B.E. Electrical Engineering). My Maths (I) is all calculus. So what calculus book should I buy??

The university proposes ----> 1. Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th edition by Thomas and Finney
2.Essential Calculus by Stewart James

The above are as textbooks.

The below are referred to as reference books---->

1. Wider David V, Advanced Calculus: Early Trancedentals, Cengage Learning (2007).
2. Apostol Tom M, Calculus, Vol I and II John Wiley (2003).
 
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Finally someone, I was becoming cynical regarding getting enough answers. Thanks a lot verty
 
Thomas is a good book. I like Howard Anton also.
 
I learned calculus from the 7th edition of Thomas and Finney. It is a very good book. I suspect the 9th edition is very similar and retains the same approach. It is certainly very good for engineers. I think I have used almost everything I learned from that book. I hope you enjoy calculus!

jason
 

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