Technical Mathematics - Hardcover

Peterson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0766862194 ISBN 13: 9780766862197

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2003

Synopsis

Students preparing for technical, engineering technology, or scientific careers will benefit from the major projects and integrated use of calculators in this 3rd edition that allow them to solve problems in much the same manner as they will on the job! Thorough coverage of precalculus topics ranging from algebra and geometry to trigonometry and analytic geometry place an emphasis on how these topics are used in specific occupations. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, this comprehensive book provides numerous application-oriented exercises and examples that will help students learn to use mathematics and technology in situations related to their future work. A companion web page has additional material for both faculty and students.

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Preface. 1. The Real Number System. 2. Algebraic Concepts and Operations of Equations. 3. Geometry. 4. Functions and Graphs. 5. An Introduction to Trigonometry and Variation. 6. Systems of Linear Equations and Determinants. 7. Factoring and Algebraic Fractions. 8. Vectors and Trigonometric Functions 9. Fractional and Quadratic Equations. 10. Graphs of Trigonometric Functions 11. Exponents and Radicals. 12. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. 13. Statistics and Empirical Methods. 14. Complex Numbers. 15. An Introduction to Plane Analytic Geometry. 16. Computer Number Systems. 17. Higher Degree Equations. 18. Systems of Equations and Inequalities. 19. Matrices. 20. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Formula. 21. Trigonometric Formulas, Identities, and Equations. 22. An Introduction to Calculus. Appendix A: The Metric System. Appendix B: Table of Integrals Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises Index of Applications. Index. The following chapters are available in CourseMate: 23. The Derivative 24. Applications of Derivatives 25. Integration 26. Applications of Integration 27. Derivatives of Transcendental Functions 28. Techniques of Integration 29. Parametric Equations, Vectors, and Polar Coordinates 30. Partial Derivatives and Multiple Integrals 31. Infinite Series 32. First-Order Differential Equations 33. Higher-Order Differential Equations 34. Numerical Methods and LaPlace Transforms.

About the Author

John C. Peterson is a retired Professor of Mathematics at Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he received the Teaching Excellence Award. His professional experience includes teaching at middle school, high school, and university levels, as well as work in the automotive industry. In addition to MATH FOR THE TECHNICAL TRADE, 6th Edition, Dr. Peterson authored or coauthored four other Cengage books: Introductory Technical Mathematics, Technical Mathematics, Technical Mathematics with Calculus, and Mathematics for Machine Technology. A member of the team that revised the 2015 College Board of Mathematical Sciences cross-sectional survey of undergraduate mathematical science programs, Dr. Peterson has also served as a vice president of The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. He has published more than 90 journal papers and given more than 200 presentations. Dr. Peterson earned his PhD in Mathematics Education from The Ohio State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766862194
• ISBN 13: 9780766862197
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3