Bruce H. Edwards

Ph.D., Dartmouth College

University of Florida

Dr. Bruce H. Edwards is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Florida. Professor Edwards received his B.S. in Mathematics from Stanford University and his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Dartmouth College. After his years at Stanford, he taught mathematics at a university near Bogotá, Colombia, as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Professor Edwards has won many teaching awards at the University of Florida, including Teacher of the Year in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences Student Council Teacher of the Year, and the University of Florida Honors Program Teacher of the Year. He was selected by the Office of Alumni Affairs to be the Distinguished Alumni Professor for 1991–1993.

Professor Edwards has taught a variety of mathematics courses at the University of Florida, from first-year calculus to graduate-level classes in algebra and numerical analysis. He has been a frequent speaker at research conferences and meetings of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He has also coauthored a wide range of mathematics textbooks with Professor Ron Larson. Their textbooks have been honored with various awards from the Text and Academic Authors Association.

Save Up To $295	Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips Professor Bruce H. Edwards Solve a wide array of problems in the physical, biological, and social sciences, engineering, economics, and other areas with the skills you learn in Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. This second course in the calculus sequence introduces you to exciting new techniques and applications of one of the most powerful mathematical tools ever invented. Professor Bruce H. Edwards of the University of Florida enriches these 36 lectures with crystal-clear explanations, frequent study tips, pitfalls to avoid, and—best of all—hundreds of examples and practice problems that are specifically designed to explain and reinforce key concepts.

Save Up To $185	Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument Professor Bruce H. Edwards Mathematical proof is the gold standard of knowledge. Once a mathematical statement has been proved with a rigorous argument, it counts as true throughout the universe and for all time. Imagine, then, the thrill of being able to prove something in mathematics. But you don't have to imagine the exhilaration of constructing a proof—you can do it! Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument initiates you into this thrilling discipline in 24 lectures by Professor Bruce H. Edwards of the University of Florida. This course is suitable for everyone from high school students to the more math-savvy.

	Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry Professor Bruce H. Edwards Finally make sense of the mysteries of precalculus and trigonometry in the company of master educator and award-winning Professor Bruce Edwards. In the 36 intensively illustrated lectures of Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry, he takes you through all the major topics of a typical precalculus course taught in high school or college. You'll gain new insights into functions, complex numbers, matrices, and much more. The course also comes complete with a workbook featuring a wealth of additional explanations and problems.

	Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips Professor Bruce H. Edwards Immerse yourself in the unrivaled experience of learning—and grasping—calculus with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. These 36 lectures cover all the major topics of a full-year calculus course in high school at the College Board Advanced Placement AB level or a first-semester course in college. Award-winning Professor Bruce H. Edwards guides you through hundreds of examples and problems, each of which is designed to explain and reinforce the major concepts of this vital mathematical field.

	Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips & Algebra I (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Finally make sense of two fundamental branches of mathematics with this accessible and thorough two-course set delivered by ideal experts and professors. First, immerse yourself in the unrivaled experience of learning—and grasping—calculus with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. Then, continue learning with Algebra I, which is designed to make the concepts of first-year algebra—including variables, order of operations, and functions—easy to understand.

	Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips & Change and Motion: Calculus Made Clear, 2nd Edition (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Finally make sense of one of the most intimidating—but undeniably important—branches of mathematics in this course set on calculus. Start by immersing yourself in the unrivaled experience of learning—and grasping—the fundamentals of calculus with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. Next, focus on the ways that calculus appears in the world around you. Change and Motion: Calculus Made Clear, 2nd Edition is crafted to make the key concepts and triumphs of this mathematical field accessible to nonmathematicians.

	Understanding Calculus & Art and Craft of Mathematical Problem Solving (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Discover a wealth of invaluable tips and techniques for mastering a range of mathematical concepts and problems with this two-course set. Immerse yourself in the unrivaled experience of learning—and grasping—calculus with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. And The Art and Craft of Mathematical Problem Solving helps you overcome mathematical obstacles in fields such as algebra, geometry, combinatorics, and number theory. This course is the perfect way to sharpen your mind, think more creatively, and tackle intellectual challenges you might never have imagined.

	Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument & Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Everyone from high school students to the more math-savvy will enjoy this two-course set from University of Florida professor Bruce H. Edwards. Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument initiates you into the thrilling discipline of solving proofs. And Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips covers all the major topics of a full-year calculus course in high school at the College Board Advanced Placement AB level or a first-semester course in college.

	Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument & Great Thinkers, Great Theorems (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Open your mind to new levels of math appreciation with this intriguing two-course set. Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument introduces those at a high-school level of proficiency and above to the thrilling discipline of solving proofs. Then, Great Thinkers, Great Theorems reveals how brilliant minds like Pythagoras, Newton, and Euler crafted theorems that would revolutionize our understanding of the world.

	Your Guide to High School Math (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Give your students a strong foundation in math with this comprehensive five-course set. They'll start with the basics in Mastering the Fundamentals of Mathematics, a course packed with helpful examples, practice problems, and guided walkthroughs. Then, they'll move on to Algebra I, which makes the concepts of first-year algebra—including variables, order of operations, and functions—easy to grasp. Algebra II takes a similar approach to concepts in second-year algebra such as matrices, polynomials, sequences, and logarithms. As students progress and gain confidence, they'll turn to Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry, which addresses functions, complex numbers, matrices, and much more. Finally, cover all the major topics of a full-year high school calculus course at the College Board Advanced Placement AB level or a first-semester course in college with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips.

	Essentials of Mathematics Professor Bruce H. Edwards Whether you're trying to help a student succeed in high-school math or are endeavoring to improve your own mathematical abilities, this eight-course set makes the ultimate learning library. Mastering the Fundamentals of Mathematics creates proficiency in the math of everyday life and the key skills necessary to unlock the door to more advanced areas of study. Geometry shows how to read, write, think, and communicate about planes, angles, polygons, and more. Algebra I makes the concepts of first-year algebra easy to grasp, while Algebra II takes the subject to the next level. Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry covers all the major topics of a typical high-school or college course. Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips mirrors a full-year calculus course in high school at the College Board Advanced Placement AB level or a first-semester course in college. Meaning from Data: Statistics Made Clear and What Are the Chances? Probability Made Clear complete the package with lessons on applying statistics and probability to areas of life and more.

	Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument & Secrets of Mental Math (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Challenge yourself to improve and expand your math potential with this duo of Great Courses. Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument introduces those at a high-school level of proficiency and above to the thrilling discipline of solving proofs. The Secrets of Mental Math guides you through all the essential skills, tips, and tricks that enhance your ability to solve a range of mathematical problems right in your head.

Save Up To $580	Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips & Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Understand the beauty and utility of calculus and solve a wide array of problems in the physical, biological, and social sciences, engineering, economics, and other areas with the skills you learn in this course set by award-winning Professor Bruce H. Edwards. These two courses together cover all the major topics of two full years of high school calculus at the College Board Advanced Placement AB and BC levels or of two semesters in college. These lectures are enriched with crystal-clear explanations, frequent study tips, pitfalls to avoid, and—best of all—hundreds of examples and practice problems that are specifically designed to explain and reinforce key concepts.

	Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips & Mastering Differential Equations: The Visual Method (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Gain mastery of the mathematics you need to solve differential equations, and learn a computer graphics approach to approximating and displaying solutions to problems involving motion in this clear and accessible course set. In Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips, you learn exciting techniques and applications to solve a wide array of problems in the physical, biological, and social sciences, engineering, economics, and other areas. And in Mastering Differential Equations: The Visual Method, you learn the visual method that can start you on the road to mastering this beautiful application of the ideas and techniques of calculus.

	Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips & Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Expand your knowledge of one of the most powerful mathematical tools ever invented and experience for yourself the thrill of proving something in mathematics with this clear and practical course set that helps you see how all of mathematics is connected. In Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips, learn exciting techniques and applications to solve a wide array of problems in the physical, biological, and social sciences, engineering, economics, and other areas. And in Prove It: The Art of Mathematical Argument, grasp the art of constructing a mathematical proof and, in the process, gain insights that are invaluable for mastering key concepts in every branch of mathematics, from algebra to number theory, from geometry to calculus and beyond.

	Mathematics Describing the Real World & Understanding Calculus (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Master the fundamental concepts and applications of two fascinating branches of mathematics with this richly illustrated two-course set. Gain insights into functions, complex numbers, matrices, and much more with Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry. Then, cover all the major topics of a full-year calculus course in high school at the College Board Advanced Placement AB level or a first-semester course in college with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips.

	Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry & Mathematics from the Visual World (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Finally make sense of the mysteries of precalculus and trigonometry, and discover the important role geometry plays in everything from algebra and calculus to cosmology and chemistry to art and architecture, in this course set that will enable you to master these profound mathematical fields. In Professor Bruce H. Edwards's Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry, you'll go through all the major topics of a typical precalculus course taught in high school or college and gain new insights into functions, complex numbers, matrices, and much more. And in Professor Michael Starbird's Mathematics from the Visual World, you're introduced to the terms, concepts, and astonishing power of geometry, including topology, conic sections, non-Euclidian geometry, congruence, and much more.

	Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry & Secrets of Mental Math (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Tap into the joy, beauty, importance, and accessibility of mathematics with this rewarding two-course set. First, finally make sense of the mysteries of precalculus and trigonometry with the 36 intensively illustrated lectures of Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry. Then, get all the essential skills, tips, and tricks for enhancing your ability to solve a range of mathematical problems right in your head with The Secrets of Mental Math.

	Mastering Differential Equations: The Visual Method & Understanding Calculus (Set) Professor Bruce H. Edwards Over 300 years ago, Isaac Newton invented differential equations to understand the problem of motion, and he developed calculus in order to solve differential equations. Now, in this two-course set taught by two master mathematicians, explore a new way to approximate solutions to differential equations in Mastering Differential Equations: The Visual Method, and get a solid understanding of all the major topics of a full-year advanced calculus course in high school or a first-semester course in college.

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