Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, International Metric Edition

The late James Stewart received his M.S. from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He conducted research at the University of London and was influenced by the famous mathematician, George Polya, at Stanford University. Dr. Stewart most recently served as a professor of mathematics at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. His research focused on harmonic analysis. Dr. Stewart authored the best-selling calculus textbook series, including CALCULUS, CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS and CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, as well as a series of successful precalculus texts and college algebra and trigonometry texts. The late Lothar Redlin grew up on Vancouver Island and received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Victoria and a Ph.D. from McMaster University. He subsequently did research and taught at the University of Washington and the University of Waterloo as well as California State University, Long Beach. He was most recently a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus. His research focused on topology. Dr. Redlin was a valued co-author for Dr. Stewart's best-selling calculus textbook series and his popular precalculus, college algebra and trigonometry texts. Saleem Watson received his bachelor of science degree from Andrews University in Michigan. He completed his graduate studies at Dalhousie University and McMaster University, where he received his Ph.D. Dr. Watson conducted subsequently research at the Mathematics Institute of the University of Warsaw in Poland. He taught mathematics at Pennsylvania State University before serving at California State University, Long Beach, where he is currently professor emeritus. Dr. Watson's research encompasses the field of functional analysis. Dr. Watson is an important co-author for Dr. Stewart's best-selling calculus textbook series as well as his popular precalculus, college algebra and trigonometry texts.

1. Fundamentals
2. Functions
3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
5. Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach
6. Trigonometric Functions: Right Triangle Approach
7. Analytical Trigonometry
8. Polar Coordinates, Parametric Equations, and Vectors
9. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
10. Conic Sections
11. Sequences and Series
12. Limits: A Preview of Calculus
APPENDIX A: Geometry Review
APPENDIX B: Calculations and Significant Figures (available on website)
APPENDIX C: Graphing with a Graphing Calculator (available on website)
APPENDIX D: Using the TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator (available on website)

Additional Topics:
Vectors in Three-Dimensions (available on website)