Technical Mathematics

More than 850 examples and 6,000 exercises—many of them application-oriented—provide opportunities for students to solve problems, practice what they have learned, and apply mathematics to situations they can expect to encounter on the job.

The CourseMate companion Web site contains a wealth of learning tools, including graded homework and student quizzes, selected solutions for students, PowerPoint tutorials, directions for using spreadsheets and different models of calculators, an interactive e-book, skill-building games and puzzles, 12 bonus calculus chapters, and more.

Initial material on right triangle trigonometry, statistics, the area and volume of irregular shapes, and informal calculus introduces key concepts early to support effective integration in subsequent chapters, as well as exploring complex concepts in an unintimidating way before immersing students in depth.

The accompanying Instructor Resources CD includes a complete solutions manual with fully worked solutions to every text problem, a computerized test bank, and an image library with helpful illustrations for classroom use, saving you valuable prep time.

The Fourth Edition includes a new chapter on computer number systems, enhancing the text's strong emphasis on practical, career-related applications of mathematics with material highly relevant to tomorrow's technical professionals.

The text now features integrated information on how to use spreadsheets as a valuable tool for graphing and solving problems, exposing students to important concepts and practices they are likely to encounter in their careers.

Calculator examples throughout the text have been updated for use with the TI-84, making it easy for students to follow along step-by-step and apply the techniques on their own using current technology.

Each chapter now features a list of learning objectives, allowing instructors and students alike to pinpoint the most important ideas, assess learning more effectively, and identify areas for further reinforcement.

Numerous examples and exercises throughout the text have been added or updated to keep the material interesting and relevant for today's students as they prepare for success in the workplace.