Methods of Mathematics Applied to Calculus

Understanding calculus is vital to the creative applications of mathematics in numerous areas.

by Thomas Witelski (Author), Mark Bowen (Author)
Provides a self-contained and accessible introduction to mathematical modelling using ordinary and partial differential equations
Presents key approaches for formulating models and solution techniques via asymptotic analysis
Includes many challenging exercises and connections to classic models in applied mathematics including the Burgers equation, the Korteweg de Vries equation, Euler-Lagrange equations, pattern formation via Turing instabilities
Demonstrates a variety of solution techniques including boundary layer theory, self-similar solutions, fast/slow dynamical systems, and multiple scale analysis

There are two major changes in the Fourth Edition of Differential Equations and Their Applications. The first concerns the computer programs in this text. In keeping with recent trends in computer science, we have replaced all the APL programs with Pascal and C programs. The Pascal programs appear in the text in place of the APL programs, where they are followed by the Fortran programs, while the C programs appear in Appendix C.