Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines

Michael M. Dougherty

ISBN 10: 1793558191 / ISBN 13: 9781793558190

Published by Cognella Academic Publishing, 2023

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A continuation of the authors' previous textbook, Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines furthers students' learning and understanding of critical mathematical concepts.The text explores more advanced integration strategies, further limit techniques, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, polar and parametric curves, conic sections, and two-dimensional vectors. It well prepares students to succeed in third-semester, multivariable calculus or other studies requiring knowledge of these topics.The book features a highly conversational yet detailed approach, as well as extensive examples with thorough explanations, often accompanied by alternative explanations and methods to solutions. Important points and common pitfalls are emphasized to keep students from making typical mistakes. The rich pedagogical material in the text makes it an exceptional resource for both traditional and flipped courses.Recognizing that second-semester calculus has historically been the hardest of a three-semester calculus sequence, Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines provides students with a readable and straightforward approach designed to support their continued success.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines
• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1793558191
• ISBN 13: 9781793558190
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 280W x 216H x 23D millimeters 280 millimeters width by 216 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1056 grams

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Synopsis

A continuation of the authors' previous textbook, Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines furthers students' learning and understanding of critical mathematical concepts.

The text explores more advanced integration strategies, further limit techniques, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, polar and parametric curves, conic sections, and two-dimensional vectors. It well prepares students to succeed in third-semester, multivariable calculus or other studies requiring knowledge of these topics.

The book features a highly conversational yet detailed approach, as well as extensive examples with thorough explanations, often accompanied by alternative explanations and methods to solutions. Important points and common pitfalls are emphasized to keep students from making typical mistakes. The rich pedagogical material in the text makes it an exceptional resource for both traditional and flipped courses.

Recognizing that second-semester calculus has historically been the hardest of a three-semester calculus sequence, Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines provides students with a readable and straightforward approach designed to support their continued success.

About the Authors

Michael Dougherty is an associate professor and former chair of mathematics at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from Purdue University and a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a minor in physics from Creighton University.

John Gieringer is an assistant professor of mathematics and physics at Alvernia University. He holds a master's degree from Kutztown University and a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a minor in physics from Alvernia University.