Introduction to Differential Equations Using Sage

David Joyner and Marshall Hampton’s lucid textbook explains differential equations using the free and open-source mathematical software Sage.

Since its release in 2005, Sage has acquired a substantial following among mathematicians, but its first user was Joyner, who is credited with helping famed mathematician William Stein turn the program into a usable and popular choice.

Introduction to Differential Equations Using Sage extends Stein's work by creating a classroom tool that allows both differential equations and Sage to be taught concurrently. It’s a creative and forward-thinking approach to math instruction.

Topics include:

‧ First-Order Differential Equations ‧ Incorporation of Newtonian Mechanics‧ Second-Order Differential Equations‧ The Annihilator Method‧ Using Linear Algebra with Differential Equations‧ Nonlinear Systems‧ Partial Differential Equations‧ Romeo and Juliet

David Joyner is a professor in the mathematics department at the U.S. Naval Academy. He is the author of Adventures in Group Theory: Rubik's Cube, Merlin's Machine, and Other Mathematical Toys, also published by Johns Hopkins. Marshall Hampton is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.