The Joy of Finite Mathematics The Language and Art of Math
Auteurs : Tsokos Chris P., Wooten Rebecca D.
The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance.
Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas.
The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance.
The book is based on the authors? experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida?s CLAST exam or similar core requirements.
Chapter 1: The Usefulness of MathematicsChapter 2: Logic Chapter 3: SetsChapter 4: Counting Techniques Chapter 5: Basic ProbabilityChapter 6: Binomial Probability Chapter 7: Normal ProbabilityChapter 8: Descriptive StatisticsChapter 9: Geometry Chapter 10: Arithmetic & Basic AlgebraChapter 11: FinanceChapter 12: Game TheoryAppendices: Charts and Tables
Undergraduate non-science students, foundational content
Dr. Tsokos is the recipient of many distinguished awards and honors, including Fellow of the American Statistical Association, USF Distinguished Scholar Award, Sigma Xi Outstanding Research Award, USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, USF Professional Excellence Award, URI Alumni Excellence Award in Science and Technology, Pi Mu Epsilon, election to the International Statistical Institute, Sigma Pi Sigma, USF Teaching Incentive Program, and several humanitarian and philanthropic recognitions and awards. He is also a member of several academic and professional societies, and serves as Honorary Editor, Chief-Editor, Editor or Associate Editor for more than twelve academic research journals. Prof. Tsokos has directed the doctoral research and been the mentor of more than 65 students.
Rebecca D. Wooten is Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of South Florida. In 15 years of teaching, she has been recognized for her excellence in teaching courses such as Liberal Arts Math, Basic Statistics, Introduction to
- Highlighted definitions, rules, methods, and procedures, and abundant tables, diagrams, and graphs, clearly illustrate important concepts and methods
- Provides end-of-chapter vocabulary and concept reviews, as well as robust review exercises and a practice test
- Contains information relevant to a wide range of topics, including symbolic language, contemporary math, liberal arts math, social sciences math, basic math for finance, math for humanities, probability, and the C.L.A.S.T. exam
- Optional advanced sections and challenging problems are included for use at the discretion of the instructor
- Online resources include PowerPoint Presentations for instructors and a useful student manual
Date de parution : 11-2015
Ouvrage de 554 p.
21.4x27.6 cm