The document discusses finite difference methods for solving differential equations. It begins by introducing finite difference methods as alternatives to shooting methods for solving differential equations numerically. It then provides details on using finite difference methods to transform differential equations into algebraic equations that can be solved. This includes deriving finite difference approximations for derivatives, setting up the finite difference equations at interior points, and assembling the equations in matrix form. The document also provides an example of applying a finite difference method to solve a linear boundary value problem and a nonlinear boundary value problem.