Mathematics for Technicians
7th Edition
Published on 30. September 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
472 pages
978-1-74307-077-2 (ISBN)
Description
Mathematics for Technicians is print only.
Mathematics for Technicians has been revised and updated to meet the current competencies ofCertificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal andEngineering Training Package and UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package.
This book features graded questions to guide from the basics through to advanced applications ofmathematics, ensuring that even students with poor mathematical literacy can easily meet the requiredcompetencies. Reality-based trade scenarios demonstrate how the theory would be used in different engineering careers.Scope
Mathematics for Technicians covers the current competencies of Certificate IV, Diploma and AdvancedDiploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package and UEE11Electrotechnology Training Package.
Mathematics for Technicians has been revised and updated to meet the current competencies ofCertificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal andEngineering Training Package and UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package.
This book features graded questions to guide from the basics through to advanced applications ofmathematics, ensuring that even students with poor mathematical literacy can easily meet the requiredcompetencies. Reality-based trade scenarios demonstrate how the theory would be used in different engineering careers.Scope
Mathematics for Technicians covers the current competencies of Certificate IV, Diploma and AdvancedDiploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package and UEE11Electrotechnology Training Package.
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 25 mm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
972 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74307-077-2 (9781743070772)
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Blair Alldis BA, Bsc (Sydney) has taught mathematics, physics and chemistry in schools and TAFE for more than 35 years, and was formerly head teacher of mathematics at Randwick College of TAFE. He is now retired and living in Queensland but continues to publish books for TAFE.
Vincent Kelly, BEng (Civil), is a practicing Senior Civil Engineer with over 15 years engineering experience. Mathematics for Technicians was originally written by Blair Alldis BA, BSc (Sydney), Senior Head Teacher of Mathematics at Randwick College of TAFE. This book was developed to motivate engineering students to see the relevance of mathematics to their future careers. In this new edition, Vincent brings his extensive practical engineering experience to build on the strengths of this essential and inspiring text. Practical topics and examples in this edition help equip students with a sound working knowledge of the elementary mathematics required for various engineering situations.
Vincent Kelly, BEng (Civil), is a practicing Senior Civil Engineer with over 15 years engineering experience. Mathematics for Technicians was originally written by Blair Alldis BA, BSc (Sydney), Senior Head Teacher of Mathematics at Randwick College of TAFE. This book was developed to motivate engineering students to see the relevance of mathematics to their future careers. In this new edition, Vincent brings his extensive practical engineering experience to build on the strengths of this essential and inspiring text. Practical topics and examples in this edition help equip students with a sound working knowledge of the elementary mathematics required for various engineering situations.
Content
Part 1 Numeracy and algebra
Chapter 1 Fractions and decimals
Chapter 2 Ratio, proportion and percentage
Chapter 3 Measurement and mensuration
Chapter 4 Introduction to alegebra
Chapter 5 Formulae: evaluation and transposition
Part 2 Geometry and Trigonometry
Chapter 6 Introduction to geometry
Chapter 7 Geometry of triangles and quadrilaterals
Chapter 8 Geometry of the circle
Chapter 9 Straight-line coordinate geometry
Chapter 10 Introduction to trigonometry
Part 3 Applied mathematics
Chapter 11 Indices and radicals
Chapter 12 Polynomials
Chapter 13 Functions and their graphs
Chapter 14 Logarithms and exponential equations
Chapter 15 Non-linear empirical equations
Chapter 16 Compound interest-exponential growth and decay
Chapter 17Circular functions
Chapter 18Trigonometric functions and phase angles
Chapter 19Trigonometry of oblique triangles
Chapter 20Trigonometric identities
Chapter 21Introduction to vectors
Chapter 22Rotational equilibrium and frame analysis
Chapter 23Matrices and 3x3 determinants
Chapter 24Statistics and probability
Chapter 1 Fractions and decimals
Chapter 2 Ratio, proportion and percentage
Chapter 3 Measurement and mensuration
Chapter 4 Introduction to alegebra
Chapter 5 Formulae: evaluation and transposition
Part 2 Geometry and Trigonometry
Chapter 6 Introduction to geometry
Chapter 7 Geometry of triangles and quadrilaterals
Chapter 8 Geometry of the circle
Chapter 9 Straight-line coordinate geometry
Chapter 10 Introduction to trigonometry
Part 3 Applied mathematics
Chapter 11 Indices and radicals
Chapter 12 Polynomials
Chapter 13 Functions and their graphs
Chapter 14 Logarithms and exponential equations
Chapter 15 Non-linear empirical equations
Chapter 16 Compound interest-exponential growth and decay
Chapter 17Circular functions
Chapter 18Trigonometric functions and phase angles
Chapter 19Trigonometry of oblique triangles
Chapter 20Trigonometric identities
Chapter 21Introduction to vectors
Chapter 22Rotational equilibrium and frame analysis
Chapter 23Matrices and 3x3 determinants
Chapter 24Statistics and probability