Cynthia Young's Precalculus 2 nd edition helps to bridge the gap between in-class work and homework by helping students overcome common learning barriers and build confidence in their ability to do mathematics. Young enables students to become independent, successful learners by including multiple exercise types, more opportunities to use technology, and a themed modeling project that empowers students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to the world outside the classroom.
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Engineers looking for an accessible approach to calculus will appreciate Precalculus: With Limits, 2nd Edition. The book offers a clear writing style that helps reduce any math anxiety they may have while developing their problem-solving skills.
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Chapter 0: Equations and Inequalities Chapter 1: Functions and their Graphs Chapter 2: Polynomial and Rational Functions Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Chapter 4: Trigonometric Functions of Angles Chapter 5: Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers Chapter 6: Analytic Trigonometry Chapter 7: Polar Coordinates and Vectors Chapter 8: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Chapter 9: Conics, Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Parametric Equations Chapter 10: Sequences and Series *Appendix A: Fundamentals of Algebra *online only Limits Chapter available online or as a custom print component
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780470904138
Publisert
2014-02-28
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
2156 gr
Høyde
263 mm
Bredde
204 mm
Dybde
43 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
1200

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Biographical note

Dr. Cynthia Young is an Associate Dean for the College of Sciences and a Professor of Mathematics. She received her B.A. in Mathematics Education from the University of North Carolina and both her M.S. in Electrical Engineering and her PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington. She went to UCF in 1997 and as an assistant professor she was selected by the Office of Naval Research for the Young Investigator Award to support her research in mathematical modeling of atmospheric effects on laser beams with interest in laser radar and laser communications systems. In addition to atmospheric propagation studies, Dr. Young leads several STEM education initiatives at UCF. From 2005-2008 Dr. Young was the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative for UCF.?Her primary areas of responsibility as Associate Dean in the College of Sciences involve oversight of COS Assessment, External Research, and Faculty Affairs.