Overview
PRECALCULUS prepares learners for calculus and the rigors of that course, having been written by teachers who have taught the courses and seen where learners need help--and where other texts have come up short. The text features precise definitions and exposition, carefully crafted pedagogy, and a strong emphasis on algebraic, transcendental, and trigonometric functions. To show readers how important and relevant precalculus topics are to their future coursework, an optional Looking Ahead to Calculus feature appears in each chapter. The varied examples and exercises include many that encourage readers to use and understand graphs, as opposed to simply draw them, providing additional sound preparation for calculus.
Full Product Details
Author: Karla Neal ,
R David Gustafson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Imprint: Cengage Learning
Weight: 2.041kg
ISBN: 9781133615613
ISBN 10: 1133615619
Publication Date: 06 February 2012
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Karla Neal received two degrees in mathematics from Louisiana State University and has been an instructor in the department of Mathematics for 31 years. During that time, she has served as the coordinator for College Trigonometry for more than 15 years. She has received three campus-wide teaching awards, and has served as a faculty advisor for several Christian campus organizations. Karla is an avid fan of the LSU Tigers. When she is not on campus, she is very active in her church, Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, and can often be found on the golf course. At home, there are two dogs, Winston and Josie, waiting patiently. R. David Gustafson is professor emeritus of mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. In addition to this best-selling college algebra resource with Jeffrey Hughes, he has co-authored Gustafson/Karr/Massey's BEGINNING ALGEBRA; INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA; BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA; BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: A COMBINED APPROACH; and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig Developmental Mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) as a Midwest vice president. He has also served as president of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. Professor Gustafson earned a master of arts from Rockford College in Illinois as well as a master of science from Northern Illinois University.
