
This introductory differential equations book is one of the first to integrate technology throughout the text. Using a computer algebra system (CAS) helps students to solve problems (both specific and general cases), to reason spatially through visualization, to compare changing variables and parameters, to make inferences, and to evaluate outcomes. Students learn how and when to use technology tools by examples, in exercises, and in applications. The authors' writing style is easy to read, yet mathematically precise. The text assumes students have completed a first-year calculus course and theorems are proved only if their proofs are instructive or have teaching value.
This text investigates how the integration of computer algebra systems (CAS) can enhance the learning and application of differential equations for undergraduate students. The authors, Braselton et al., present a pedagogical framework that balances traditional mathematical rigor with modern computational tools. By utilizing technology to visualize variables and parameters, the text aims to improve student reasoning and problem-solving capabilities beyond manual calculation.
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Educators frequently note the text's success in bridging the gap between abstract theory and practical computational application. Experts highlight this as a foundational resource for students transitioning from calculus to more advanced engineering and physics mathematics.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1995-10-01
Publisher:
Brooks/Cole
ISBN-10:
0030161991
ISBN-13:
9780030161995
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