Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

Moaveni, Saeed

ISBN 10: 1337705012 / ISBN 13: 9781337705011

Published by Cengage Learning (edition 6), 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)
• Publisher: Cengage Learning (edition 6)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1337705012
• ISBN 13: 9781337705011
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 6.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Guide students in developing the strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in the fundamental principles they need to become analytical, detail-oriented and creative engineers with Moaveni's ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING, 6th Edition. Students begin by studying what engineers do, with a special inside glimpse into various areas of specialization. This straight-forward overview candidly examines what is required to succeed as an engineer today. The author introduces basic physical concepts and laws that students will encounter in future studies as well as on the job. Professional Profiles highlight the work of practicing engineers around the globe and further emphasize the importance of the principles that students are studying for professional engineering success.

About the Author

Dr. Saeed Moaveni is a successful engineer, author and educator. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York and has more than 35 years of experience in practice, teaching and research. Dr. Moaveni has held faculty appointments at several universities, including University of South Carolina, Syracuse University and Minnesota State University, and he has served as a graduate program coordinator, department chair and dean. He is the former dean of the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University -- one of the oldest engineering schools in the country (founded in 1819). He has served as a consultant to various companies and universities, and as a reviewer and panelist for the National Science Foundation for more than 25 years. As a well-known educator and researcher, Dr. Moaveni has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Jack Cermak Distinguished Professor Fellowship, the American Society for Engineering Education Outstanding Young Faculty Award, the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women's Advancement in Minnesota State Universities, the International Network for Engineering Education and Research Recognition Award and the Global Citizen Award from Minnesota State University. Dr. Moaveni's various textbooks have been translated into many languages, including traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Farsi and Korean. He has been invited abroad as a visiting scholar at numerous universities, including Kyushu University (Japan), National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan), National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan), the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at National Taiwan University, Shanghai University of Engineering Science and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana).