Supplements Apostol 2nd Edition: Linear Algebra and Diff EQ

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The discussion revolves around the adequacy of Apostol's 2nd edition textbooks for Calculus in covering linear algebra and differential equations. Participants are exploring whether these texts provide sufficient content to be equivalent to a full first and/or second course in these subjects, and are seeking recommendations for supplementary materials if necessary.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether Apostol's textbooks contain enough material on linear algebra and differential equations to be equivalent to introductory courses, noting that these courses often focus on computational aspects.
  • Another participant expresses the opinion that the first volume of Apostol does not cover enough on either linear algebra or differential equations, while stating that the second volume provides a complete first course on linear algebra.
  • A participant seeks further suggestions for supplementary texts to address any deficiencies in Apostol's coverage.

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There is no consensus on the adequacy of Apostol's textbooks; participants express differing views on the coverage of linear algebra and differential equations, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain.

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Participants have not specified particular assumptions or definitions regarding what constitutes sufficient coverage for a course in linear algebra or differential equations, nor have they detailed any specific mathematical steps or content comparisons.

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Has anyone used Apostol's 2nd edition textbooks for Calculus? They contain lots of information about linear algebra and differential equations. But do they contain enough to be equivalent to a first and/or second course in them? If they do not, what supplementary texts do you recommend to make up the deficiencies in the Calculus texts in order to provide the equivalent coverage of a first and/or second course in linear algebra and differential equations?

I say "and/or" since the first, introductory courses of those seem to be computational based and so am unsure of what coverage Apostol actually gives of linear algebra and differential equations.
 
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*Bump* I'm still interested in an answer to this question if someone can and/or is willing to. =p
 
In my opinion the first volume does not have enough on either topic. The second volume definitely contains a full first course on Linear Algebra.
 
Okay, thanks! =)

Any more suggestions on this from anyone?
 

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