Differential Equations 
    for Physical Systems and Mathematical Methods - updated 11.Mar.03
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    Differential Equations meets jointly with Don Middendorf's Math Methods program on Tuesdays at 1:00 in the homeroom. We will all seminar on the same texts. Students enrolled in the Science Seminar module will meet with Zita's section in  Lib 2219 at 5:00 on Tuesdays (except the first week we meet in the CAL.)
     
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    Required DiffEq texts for students in Physical Systems - available at college bookstore or online 

    Differential Equations, by Paul Blanchard, Robert L. Devaney, Glen R. Hall, Brooks/Cole Pub Co; ISBN: 0534385141; 2nd Bk&cdr edition (2002) $107.95 

    Student Solutions Manual for Differential Equations, by Paul Blanchard, Robert L. Devaney, Glen R. Hall, Brooks/ColePub Co; ISBN: 0534352537; (1998) $34.95 

    You can get both of the above bundled together in the bookstore for about $126 at bookstore.  ISBM 0-534-67428-3, or you can order texts online from Powell's books or amazon.com or your favorite source. 
     
     

    Required DiffEq texts for students in Physical Systems - available at Orca Books downtown 

    The Mystery of the Aleph: Mathematics, the Kabbalah, and the Search for Infinity by Amir D. Aczel 
    Pocket Books; ISBN: 0743422996; (2001) $15 

    Chaos: Making a New Science, by James Gleick, Penguin USA (Paper); ISBN: 0140092501; Reprint edition (1988)  $18.95 

    Schaum's Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables, by Murray R. Spiegel, John M. Liu, McGraw-Hill Trade; ISBN: 0070382034; 2nd edition (1998) $15.95 

    Optional texts for Physical Systems (these are required only for Math Methods) 
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    1.  Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th edition by Kreyszig  - THIS IS REQUIRED FOR SPRING, optional for FW.
    WILEY  0-471-42331-9               $166 at bookstore (approx.) 

    2.  Mathematica Computer Guide for Kreyszig's AEM  (bundled with above text using the ISBN above) 

    3.  Student Solutions Manual for Kreszig's AEM   (bundled with above text using the ISBN above) 

    6. The Joy of Mathematica, 2nd edition by Shuchat and Shultz    $60 retail (bookstore?) 
    Harcourt Academic Press 0-12-640730-4 

    9.  Introduction to Linear Algebra, FIFTH edition by Johnson, Riess, Arnold   $118 (approx.) 
    Addison Wesley 032114340x) 
    This is a "bundled" ISBN including the student solutions manual below. 

    10.  Student Solutions Manual for Linear Algebra text above by Camp 
    Addison Wesley (included with the bundled ISBN above) 

    11. Subscriptions and Membership in the Mathematical Association of America 
    Information on 1st day of class. Purchase by 2nd day of class    $30 

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