Basic Engineering Mathematics - Softcover

Bird, John O.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750647507 ISBN 13: 9780750647502

Publisher: Newnes (an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd ), 2000

Synopsis

A wide range of courses have an intake that requires a basic, easy introduction to the key maths topics for engineering - Basic Engineering Mathematics is designed to fulfil that need.

Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, yet unlike low-level general maths texts the content is tailored for the needs of engineers. The result is a unique text written for engineering students, but which takes a starting point below GCSE level. The textbook is therefore ideal for students of a wide range of abilities, and especially for those who find the theoretical side of mathematics difficult.

John Bird's approach is based on numerous worked examples, supported by 525 worked problems and followed by 925 further problems. The content has been designed to match current level 2 courses such as Intermediate GNVQ, Level 2 NVQs, and City & Guilds certificates. In particular this book covers the maths component of Applied Science and Mathematics for Engineering (Intermediate GNVQ); Mathematics for Engineering (Intermediate GNVQ); Mathematics 1 (C&G Technician Certificate in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering).

Level 3 students who struggle with their maths will also find this book particularly useful. With this in mind, all topics within the compulsory unit of the Advanced GNVQ, Applied Mathematics for Engineering, are included.

Free support pack containing worked solutions to the problems is available upon request. Material is only available to lecturers who have adopted the book as essential purchase. Please e-mail nishma.shah@repp.co.uk with full name, job title, adopting institution, student numbers and full work mailing details. Pack will be despatched within 24 hours of request.

Unique in being written for engineering students but taking a starting point below GCSE level.
The only introductory engineering maths text fully matched to 2000 GNVQ specifications
Over 500 worked problems followed by over 900 further problems with a free lecturer's support pack available

About this title

Review

"Excellent presentation; full of exercises/examples, relevant to the syllabus" Lecturer

"Very good basic text; particularly liked the number and variety of worked examples." Course Leader

"Relevant for multidisciplinary Engineering students"
Course Director

About the Author

John Bird, the author of over 100 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects, is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, U.K. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at Portsmouth University, with technical writing and Chief Examiner responsibilities for City and Guilds Telecommunication Principles and Mathematics, and examining for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. John Bird is currently a Senior Training Provider at the Royal Naval School of Marine Engineering in the Defence College of Marine and Air Engineering at H.M.S. Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, U.K. The school, which serves the Royal Navy, is one of Europe's largest engineering training establishments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes (an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd )
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0750647507
• ISBN 13: 9780750647502
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272