Mastering Differential Equations: A Comprehensive Guide to Intermediate Steps

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding resources for learning differential equations, specifically focusing on guides or tutorials that include intermediate steps in the learning process. Participants share recommendations for both theoretical and application-oriented texts, as well as online resources.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to learn differential equations but struggles with understanding the intermediate steps.
  • Another participant recommends "Ordinary Differential Equations" by Tenenbaum and Pollard as a comprehensive resource, noting its affordability.
  • A participant mentions that reviews of the recommended book indicate it focuses more on applications than on theory, prompting a request for a theory-oriented book.
  • In response, "V'Arnold" is suggested as a good theoretical resource.
  • A link to a free online course from MIT is shared, which is noted for its accessibility and quality.
  • Participants highlight the availability of math tutorials in the Physics Forums Tutorials Section, including a specific tutorial on differential equations.
  • One participant expresses enthusiasm about the MIT site, indicating its perceived value.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of the resources shared, but there is no consensus on a single best book for theory versus application, indicating multiple perspectives on the best approach to learning differential equations.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty regarding the balance between theory and application in the recommended texts, and there may be assumptions about the level of prior knowledge required for the resources mentioned.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking to learn differential equations, particularly those interested in understanding intermediate steps and exploring both theoretical and practical applications.

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Hello guys, I want to learn diff eq but I seem to not be seeing many of the intermediate steps. Is there a guide or tutorial that gives one a good intro to diff eq with all the intermediate steps?

Thanks
 
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tenenbaum and pollard's "Ordinary Differential Equations" is pretty much the bible for everything diff eq.

you can buy it off amazon for less than $10 i think.
 
amazon reviews says its more application than theory, what's a good theory book?
 
Thanks guys
 
a good theory book is V'Arnold.
 
Check out this link...it's free and you can do it online.

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Mathematics/18-03Spring-2006/CourseHome/index.htm
 
Thanks again for the additional links.
That MIT site is "off the chain". LOL
 
plutoisacomet said:
That MIT site is "off the chain". LOL

I hope that means good.
 

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