Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Boyce Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems

This solutions manual hasn't really helped me. A lof of the times the authors just leave the problem unsolved and describe how you would solve it. Whats the point of a solutions manual that doesn't give you the solution?

Not all solutions are included, but most of them are. The solutions are not complete, but they have served as a very useful guide for me so far. I have not come across a problem YET from the textbook that I have not been able to solve with the help of this solutions manual. I have found a few errors in the solutions, but interpretting their correct meaning has not been a problem, yet.

Like another reviewer commented, this book is great for self teaching. With this book I am able to preview the chapter before class, understand it, decipher my professor's chicken scratch on the board, and ask intelligent questions about the material. True, it doesn't have the solutions to every single problem, though it does have solutions to every *type* of problem. You work/solve the problem of the same type as the problem with which you are having trouble, and extrapolate that knowledge to the problem you need to work. This book is exactly the kick in the brain I needed to start receiving better grades!

This book is excellent for math majors or engineers who have hada strong background in higher mathematics. The work providesa step-by-step analysis of the classic problem areas i.e.initial value problems, solution boundaries, homogeneous andnon-homogeneous solutions, the exponential form, higher orderdifferential equations, variation of parameters, LaPlacetransformation and other more exotic applications too numerousto list here. For non-math majors, the book may become difficultto follow. Therefore; it may help to consult with the Schaum'sOutline in order to supplement this text. Boyce and DiPrimais more than enough to get you through the Fundamentals ofEngineering Examination. Differential Equations is a subjectwhich requires students to take copious notes. It pays tostruggle through the homeworks and to plan daily study sessionsof 15 minutes to 1 hour depending upon where you are in thecourse. It is well worth the effort to master this coursebecause the applications to engineering are numerous and profound. Mastery of this subject will provide you with alife-long skill.

I have had the privledge to use this book for an introductory course in differential equations with colleages of Dr. Boyce. This book is well written and contains numerous examples and a plethora of problems. However, a student would do well to have a very firm knowledge of calculus and a quick mathematical mind; some of the methods covered are not candy coated to go down easier. As such, it is important that a strong professor and a strong curriculum accompany this book. This is NOT a good book for self-instruction. However, it is a very useful reference to go back to when dealing with more advanced mathematical topics.