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Introduction to engineering technology.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boston : Pearson, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Edition: Eighth edition. / Robert J. Pond. Jeffrey L. Rankinen; Global editionDescription: 375 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781292072111 (paperback) :
  • 1292072113 (paperback) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 620.0023 23 E0000429
Contents:
1. Engineering Technology as a Career 2. Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies 3. Survival Skills - Preparing for the Engineering Technologies 4. The Calculator 5. Measurement Systems 6. Right-Triangle Trigonometry and Geometry for Technologists 7. The Technical Library 8. The Personal Computer 9. Networking, Internet, and Industrial Automation 10. Your Future in Technology Appendix A: Professional Organizations in Engineering Appendix B: Algebraic Rules Appendix C: Trigonometry Appendix D: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Summary: Introduction to Engineering Technology, 8th Edition, explains the responsibilities of technicians and technologists in the dynamic world of engineering. The basic tools of engineering technology, including problem solving, calculator skills, conversion of units, geometry, computer skills, and technical reporting, are explained. Mathematical concepts are presented in a moderately-paced manner, including practical, worked-out examples for the engineering calculator. In addition to developing students' skills in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, this popular text also helps them to understand the broad spectrum of today's technologies.
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Previous edition: Indianapolis, Indiana: Prentice Hall, 2009.

Includes index.

1. Engineering Technology as a Career 2. Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies 3. Survival Skills - Preparing for the Engineering Technologies 4. The Calculator 5. Measurement Systems 6. Right-Triangle Trigonometry and Geometry for Technologists 7. The Technical Library 8. The Personal Computer 9. Networking, Internet, and Industrial Automation 10. Your Future in Technology Appendix A: Professional Organizations in Engineering Appendix B: Algebraic Rules Appendix C: Trigonometry Appendix D: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

Introduction to Engineering Technology, 8th Edition, explains the responsibilities of technicians and technologists in the dynamic world of engineering. The basic tools of engineering technology, including problem solving, calculator skills, conversion of units, geometry, computer skills, and technical reporting, are explained. Mathematical concepts are presented in a moderately-paced manner, including practical, worked-out examples for the engineering calculator. In addition to developing students' skills in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, this popular text also helps them to understand the broad spectrum of today's technologies.

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