Introduction to Engineering Technology - Softcover

Pond, Robert J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138548129 ISBN 13: 9780138548124

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

Stressing the importance of possessing a good attitude and paying close attention to detail, it establishes an overview or "big picture" of the engineering technologies (chemical, civil, architectural, electrical/electronic, computer, industrial, and mechanical), enabling users to select the most compatible engineering technology program for them. It builds a functional base of skills and knowledge, including basic math skills, studying skills, and communication skills, and describes future challenges confronting the engineering technologist, including environmental concerns, robotics, expert systems, optical systems, new composite materials, and implementing other technologies. Fourth Edition now updates employment, salary, and occupational information for each field under discussion; provides a keener focus on cooperative education, preparation for the interview, and the importance of the placement office; and includes timely material on the scientific method, TI-85 graphing calculator, Windows 95. Also includes a new Internet Guide.

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From the Back Cover

Providing aspiring engineering technologists with a solid foundation in the field, this empowering guide explores the engineering world (and the technician's and technologist's places in it) from a holistic perspective - covering the demands and requirements of a career in technology, the language, tools, and proper application essential for success in today's business and industry, and the most recent technological advances. Stressing the importance of possessing a good attitude and paying close attention to detail, it establishes an overview or "big picture" of the engineering technologies (chemical, civil, architectural, electrical/electronic, computer, industrial, and mechanical), enabling users to select the most compatible engineering technology program for them. It builds a functional base of skills and knowledge, including basic math skills, studying skills, and communication skills, and describes future challenges confronting the engineering technologist, including environmental concerns, robotics, expert systems, optical systems, new composite materials, and implementing other technologies. Fourth Edition now updates employment, salary, and occupational information for each field under discussion; provides a keener focus on cooperative education, preparation for the interview, and the importance of the placement office; and includes timely material on the scientific method, TI-85 graphing calculator, Windows 95. Also includes a new Internet Guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0138548129
• ISBN 13: 9780138548124
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 380