Science for Engineering - Softcover

Bird, J. O.

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9780750647472: Science for Engineering

Synopsis

Ideal for BTEC National, HNC and other coursesIncludes over 1,000 problems and 500 worked examplesIn 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 maths that students will require is also provided in a separate section within the book. The new edition of Science for Engineering is fully in line with the new 2000 GNVQ specifications, covering the compulsory unit of the Advanced GNVQ - Applied Science in Engineering, and the optional unit for Intermediate GNVQ - Applied Science and Mathematics for Engineering. The comprehensive step-by-step coverage of the subject also makes it an ideal text for the BTEC NII unit and a variety of other courses.Free Tutor Support Material including full worked solutions to the assignments featured in the book is available at http://www.bh.com/manuals/0750647477/. Only available to lecturers who have adopted the text as an essential purchase. In order to obtain your password to access the material please e-mail jo.coleman course title, number of students, your job title and work address.

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Book Description

An introductory textbook for students of engineering science, assuming no prior background in engineering

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'Science for Engineering' aims to develop in the reader an understanding of fundamental science concepts and to give a basic mechanical, thermal and electrical engineering systems background for student engineers. The text specifically covers the GNVQ Engineering mandatory units 'Science for Engineering' (advanced). However, it can be regarded as a basic textbook in engineering science for a much wider range of courses.

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ISBN 10:  0750657774 ISBN 13:  9780750657778
Publisher: Routledge, 2003
Softcover