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Science for Engineering

by John Bird, J. O. Bird
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Overview

In this book John Bird introduces engineering science through examples rather than theory - enabling students to develop a sound understanding of engineering systems in terms of the basic scientific laws and principles. The book includes 575 worked examples, 1200 problems, 440 multiple choice questions (answers provided), and the maths that students will require is also provided in a separate section within the book.

The new edition of Science for Engineering presents the fundamentals of the subject, and has also been brought fully in line with the compulsory Science and Mathematics units in the new specifications for BTEC National and BTEC First courses. It also offers full coverage of the compulsory units of AVCE and Intermediate GNVQ (Science and Mathematics).

Throughout the book assessment papers are provided that are ideal for use as tests or homework. These are the only problems where answers are not provided in the book. Full worked solutions are available to lecturers only as a free download from the Newnes website: www.newnespress.com

Audience: Students following pre-degree and vocational engineering courses. (Coverage of UK FE schemes: BTEC National: Science for Technicians, BTEC First specifications: Applied Science and Mathematics for Technicians, AVCE: Applied Science in Engineering, Intermediate GNVQ: Applied Science and Mathematics for Engineering).

Synopsis

In this book John Bird introduces engineering science through examples rather than theory - enabling students to develop a sound understanding of engineering systems in terms of the basic scientific laws and principles. The book includes 575 worked examples, 1200 problems, 440 multiple choice questions (answers provided), and the maths that students will require is also provided in a separate section within the book.

The new edition of Science for Engineering presents the fundamentals of the subject, and has also been brought fully in line with the compulsory Science and Mathematics units in the new specifications for BTEC National and BTEC First courses. It also offers full coverage of the compulsory units of AVCE and Intermediate GNVQ (Science and Mathematics).

Throughout the book assessment papers are provided that are ideal for use as tests or homework. These are the only problems where answers are not provided in the book. Full worked solutions are available to lecturers only as a free download from the Newnes website: www.newnespress.com

Booknews

This textbook explains fundamental science concepts and applied math through energy, electrical and mechanical applications, and can be used for the BTEC NII unit. The second edition meets the new 2000 GNVQ specifications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, John Bird

John Bird, the author of over 100 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects, is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, U.K. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at Portsmouth University, with technical writing and Chief Examiner responsibilities for City and Guilds Telecommunication Principles and Mathematics, and examining for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. John Bird is currently a Senior Training Provider at the Royal Naval School of Marine Engineering in the Defence College of Marine and Air Engineering at H.M.S. Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, U.K. The school, which serves the Royal Navy, is one of Europe’s largest engineering training establishments.

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Booknews

This textbook explains fundamental science concepts and applied math through energy, electrical and mechanical applications, and can be used for the BTEC NII unit. The second edition meets the new 2000 GNVQ specifications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
June 1, 2003
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Pages
384
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780750657778

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