Precalculus: A Unit Circle Approach - Hardcover

Ratti, J. S.; McWaters, Marcus S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 032182539X ISBN 13: 9780321825391

Publisher: Pearson, 2012

Synopsis

Ratti and McWaters wrote this series with the primary goal of preparing students to be successful in calculus. Having taught both calculus and precalculus, the authors saw firsthand where students would struggle, where they needed help making connections, and what material they needed in order to succeed in calculus. Their experience in the classroom shows in each chapter, where they emphasize conceptual development, real-life applications, and extensive exercises to encourage a deeper understanding. Precalculus: A Unit Circle Approach, Second Edition, offers the best of both worlds: rigorous topics and a friendly, "teacherly" tone. Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card please order the ISBN below: 0321900472 / 9780321900470 Precalculus: a Unit Circle Approach plus MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab/MyStatLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker 032182539X / 9780321825391 Precalculus: A Unit Circle Approach

About this title

About the Author:

J.S. Ratti has been teaching mathematics at all levels for over 35 years. He is currently a full professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Mathematical Services at the University of South Florida. Professor Ratti is the author of numerous research papers in analysis, graph theory, and probability. He has won several awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching at University of South Florida and is known as the coauthor of a successful finite mathematics textbook.

 

Marcus McWaters is currently the chair of the Mathematics Department at the University of South Florida, a position he has held for the last eleven years. Since receiving his PhD in mathematics from the University of Florida, he has taught all levels of undergraduate and graduate courses, with class sizes ranging from 3 to 250. As chair, he has worked intensively to structure a course delivery system for lower level courses that would improve the low retention rate these courses experience across the country. When not involved with mathematics or administrative activity, he enjoys playing racquetball, spending time with his two daughters, and traveling the world with his wife.

From the Back Cover:

Books a la Carte are unbound, three-hole-punch versions of the textbook. This lower cost option is easy to transport and comes with same access code or media that would be packaged with the bound book. Ratti and McWaters have combined years of lecture notes and firsthand experience with students to bring readers a book series that teaches at the same level and in the style as the best math instructors. An extensive array of exercises and learning aids further complements the instruction readers would receive in class and during office hours. This Package Contains: Precalculus: A Right Triangle Approach, 2/e, (a la Carte edition) with MyMathLab/MyStatLab Student Access Kit

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 032182539X
• ISBN 13: 9780321825391
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 960