Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics - Softcover

Musa, Sarhan M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128019875 ISBN 13: 9780128019870

Publisher: Academic Press, 2015

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics introduces key, applied mathematics for engineering technologists and technicians. Through a simple, engaging approach, the book reviews basic mathematics, including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

The book covers conversions to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries, providing a go-to resource on the topic. Building on these foundations, it then explores concepts in arithmetic, introductory algebra, equations, inequalities, and modeling, graphs and functions, measurement, geometry, and trigonometry, all the while supporting these concepts with practical applications in a variety of technical and career vocations, including automotive, allied health, welding, plumbing, machine tool, carpentry, auto mechanics, HVAC, and many other fields. In addition, the book provides practical examples from a vast number of technologies.

• Presents foundational math concepts in a concise, engaging way
• Covers conversions to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries
• Reviews basic mathematics, including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Connects concepts with recent applications in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and science
• Includes many practice and review problems

About this title

About the Author

Sarhan M. Musa serves as an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Prairie View A&M University, Texas. He has been director of Prairie View Networking Academy, Texas, since 2004. Dr. Musa has published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He is a frequent invited speaker on Engineering Technology, has consulted for multiple organizations nationally and internationally, and has written and edited several books. Dr. Musa is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is also a LTD Sprint and a Boeing Welliver Fellow.

From the Back Cover

Fundamental of Technical Mathematics provides an introduction to applied mathematics for engineering technologist and technicians. Through a simple, engaging approach, the book reviews basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions. The text covers conversions to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries. Building on these foundations, it then explores concepts in arithmetic, introductory algebra, equations, inequalities, and modelling, graphs and functions, measurement, geometry, and trigonometry.

Key features:-Covers foundational math concepts in a concise, engaging way-Connects concepts with recent applications in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and science-Includes many practice and review problems

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128019875
• ISBN 13: 9780128019870
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408