Technical calculus (Prentice-Hall series in technical mathematics) - Hardcover

Ewen, Dale

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0138981221 ISBN 13: 9780138981228

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1977

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Ewen/Gary/Trefzger, Technical Calculus, 4/E, 2002 (0-13-093004-0) //-->4882B-1, 0-13-048822-4, Ewen, Dale, Gary, Joan S., Trefzger, James E., Technical Mathematics with Calculus, 2/E//--> This book provides readers with necessary mathematics skills, including practical calculus. Mathematics provides the essential framework for and is the basic language of all the technologies. Mathematical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial to understanding the changing face of technology. It presents the following major areas: fundamental concepts and measurement; fundamental algebraic concepts; exponential and logarithmic functions; right-triangle trigonometry; the trigonometric functions with formulas and identities; complex numbers; matrices; polynomial and rational functions; basic statistics; analytic geometry; differential and integral calculus with applications; partial derivatives and double integrals; series; and differential equations. An excellent learning aid and resource tool for engineers, especially computer software, hardware, and peripheral manufacturers. Its comprehensive appendices make this an excellent desktop reference.

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From the Publisher:

A thorough discussion of the practical calculus skills required for engineering technology.

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This book provides complete topical coverage of practical calculus skills required for engineering technology. Its comprehensive coverage includes the standard topics of analytic geometry, single variable calculus, differential equations, and an introduction to three-dimensional calculus. Assuming learners have a mathematics background in algebra and trigonometry, this book is amply illustrated with detailed examples and a wide variety of technical exercises, and contains the added bonus of up-to-date graphing calculator technology. For individuals whose mathematical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills have a direct impact on their career opportunities.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0138981221
• ISBN 13: 9780138981228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 374