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Basic Engineering Mathematics 6th Edition intro- duces and then consolidates basic mathematical principles and promotes awareness of mathematical concepts for students needing a broad base for further vocational studies. In this sixth edition, new material has been added to some of the chapters, together with around 40 extra practical problems interspersed throughout the text. The four chapters only available on the website in the previous edition have been included in this edition. In addition, some multiple choice questions have been included to add interest to the learning.
The text covers:
(i) Basic mathematics for a wide range of introduc- tory/access/foundation mathematics courses
(ii) ‘Mathematics for Engineering Technicians’ for
BTEC First NQF Level 2; chapters 1 to 12, 16 to 18, 20, 21, 23, and 25 to 27 are needed for this module.
(iii) The mandatory ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ for BTEC National Certificate and National Diploma in Engineering, NQF Level 3; chapters 7to10,14to17,19,20to23,25to27,31,32,34 and 35 are needed for this module. In addition, chapters 1 to 6, 11 and 12 are helpful revision for this module.
(iv) GCSE revision, and for similar mathematics courses in English-speaking countries world- wide.
Basic Engineering Mathematics 6t h Edition provides a lead into Engineering Mathematics 7th Edition.
Each topic considered in the text is presented in a way that assumes in the reader little previous knowledge of that topic.
Theory is introduced in each chapter by a brief out- line of essential theory, definitions, formulae, laws and procedures. However, these are kept to a minimum, for problem solving is extensively used to establish and exemplify the theory. It is intended that readers will gain real understanding through seeing problems solved and then solving similar problems themselves.
This textbook contains some 750 worked problems, followed by over 1600 further problems (all with
answers – at the end of the book). The further problems are contained within 161 Practice Exercises; each Practice Exercise follows on directly from the relevant section of work. Fully worked solutions to all 1600 problems have been made freely available to all via the website – see below. 420 line diagrams enhance the understanding of the theory. Where at all possible the problems mirror potential practical situations found in engineering and science.
At regular intervals throughout the text are 15 Revision Tests to check understanding. For example, Revision Test 1 covers material contained in chapters 1 and 2, Revision Test 2 covers the material contained in chapters 3 to 5, and so on. These Revision Tests do not have answers given since it is envisaged that lecturers/instructors could set the Tests for students to attempt as part of their course structure. Lecturers/instructors may obtain a complimentary set of solutions of the Revision Tests in an Instructor’s Manual available from the publishers via the internet – see below.
At the end of the book a list of relevant formulae contained within the text is included for convenience of reference.
‘Learning by example’ is at the heart of Basic Engineering Mathematics 6t h Edition.
John Bird, - Personal Name
Sixth Edition
978-1-315-85884-5
NONE
Mathematics
English
2014
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