Introductory Technical Mathematics - John Peterson

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Résumé :
With an emphasis on real-world math applications, INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS, Seventh Edition, is an essential resource for anyone considering a career in today's sophisticated trade and technical work environments. Practical, straightforward, and easy to understand, this engaging text helps students build a solid understanding of math concepts through step-by-step examples and problems drawn from a variety of occupations. Now updated with more than 1500 new exercises--including Power Up exercises to reinforce key skills over time--the Seventh Edition also features accurate, up-to-date information from the field, including expanded coverage of topics such as estimation usage, working with spreadsheets on tablets, and energy-efficient electrical applications....

Biographie:
John C. Peterson is a retired Professor of Mathematics at Chattanooga State 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 industry. In addition to MATHEMATICS FOR MACHINE TECHNOLOGY, 8E, Dr. Peterson has authored or co-authored four other Cengage books: INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS, TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS, TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS WITH CALCULUS, and MATH FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE. 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 Ph.D. in mathematics education from The Ohio State University.