Differential equations

Best differential equations books and tools

Resources for Differential equations under Mathematics. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• Elementary Differential Equations (William Boyce & Richard DiPrima) — Mainstream ODE sequence for STEM majors.
• Differential Equations with Boundary-Value Problems (Zill & Cullen) — Alternative ODE text with modeling sections.
• Ordinary Differential Equations (Morris Tenenbaum & Harry Pollard) — Classic Dover reprint for theory-focused courses.
• Differential Equations For Dummies — Readable refresher when the assigned text feels dense.
• STEM lab notebook (grid + ruled) — Keep lab notes, units, and sketches in one place.
• Index cards for formulas and terms — Quick review between lectures and problem sets.