Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry

Professionals in technical or scientific careers will find this book a valuable resource on topics such as precalculus, calculus and differential equations. The reader has the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills through the text's extensive applications and integrated use of technology. The book and exercises are designed to help the reader learn mathematical concepts and skills. Once these skills have been learned, students are encouraged to use graphing calculators to solve difficult problems with greater ease.

Professionals in technical or scientific careers will find this book a valuable resource on topics such as precalculus, calculus and differential equations. The reader has the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills through the text's extensive applications and integrated use of technology. The book and exercises are designed to help the reader learn mathematical concepts and skills. Once these skills have been learned, students are encouraged to use graphing calculators to solve difficult problems with greater ease.

John C. Peterson is a retired Professor of Mathematics at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. He was a Vice President of the American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). He was also co-Project Director of the AMATYC project on Mathematics for the Emerging Technologies funded by the National Science Foundation and author of the project report: A Vision: Mathematics for the Emerging Technologies.