College Algebra with Intermediate Algebra: A Blended Course
Brand: Pearson
Categories: Books, Science & Math, Mathematics



Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0134555260
Publisher: Pearson
Print length: 1008 pages
Publication date: August 9, 2016
ISBN-13: 978-0134555263
Edition: 1st
subtitle: 1st Edition
author: Judith Beecher Judith Penna Barbara Johnson Marvin Bittinger
review: Editorial Reviews About the Author About our authors Judy Beecher has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Indiana University and a graduate degree in mathematics from Purdue University. She has taught at both the high school and college levels with many years of developmental math and precalculus teaching experience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). In addition to her career in textbook publishing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and promoting charity projects for a children's camp. Judy Penna r eceived her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Kansas State University and her graduate degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois. Since then, she has taught at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and at Butler University, and continues to focus on writing quality textbooks for undergraduate mathematics students. In her free time she likes to travel, read, knit and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Barbara Johnson has a BS in mathematics from Bob Jones University and a MS in mathematics from Clemson University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Studies at Ball State University. She has taught high school and college math for 30 years, and she enjoys the challenge of helping each student grow in appreciation for and understanding of mathematics. As a Purdue Master Gardener, she also enjoys helping others learn gardening skills. Believing that the best teacher is always learning, she is also a student of karate. Marvin Bittinger has taught math at the university level for more than 38 years, and he is now professor emeritus of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University. Professor Bittinger has authored numerous textbooks on topics ranging from basic mathematics to algebra and trigonometry to applied calculus. He received his BA in mathematics from Manchester College and his PhD in mathematics education from Purdue University. Special honors include Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy. His hobbies include hiking in Utah, baseball, golf and bowling. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at many mathematics conventions, most recently giving a lecture entitled "Baseball and Mathematics." In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, particularly apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has 2 grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and 3 granddaughters.