Engineering mathematics / John Bird.
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TextPublication details: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2014.Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xii, 691 pages ; 28 cmISBN: - 9780415662802 (pbk.)
- 041566280X (pbk.)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A practical introduction to the core mathematics required for engineering study and practice
Now in its seventh edition, Engineering Mathematics is an established textbook that has helped thousands of students to succeed in their exams.
John Bird's approach is based on worked examples and interactive problems. This makes it ideal for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds as the student can work through the material at their own pace. Mathematical theories are explained in a straightforward manner, being supported by practical engineering examples and applications in order to ensure that readers can relate theory to practice. The extensive and thorough topic coverage makes this an ideal text for a range of Level 2 and 3 engineering courses.
This title is supported by a companion website with resources for both students and lecturers, including lists of essential formulae, multiple choice tests, full solutions for all 1,800 further questions contained within the practice exercises, and biographical information on the 24 famous mathematicians and engineers referenced throughout the book.
The companion website for this title can be accessed from www.routledge.com/cw/bird
SI Units Used -- cover
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
John Bird\'s approach to mathematics, based on numerous worked examples and interactive problems, is ideal for students of a wide range of abilities. Theory is kept to a minimum, with the emphasis firmly placed on problem-solving skills, making this a thoroughly practical introduction to the mathematics that students need to master. The extensive and thorough topic coverage makes this an ideal text for a range of level 2 and 3 vocational courses including the BTEC National specifications. Now in its seventh edition, Engineering Mathematics has helped thousands of students to succeed in their exams. The new edition includes a section at the start of each chapter to explain why the content is important and how it relates to real life. It is also supported by a fully updated companion website with resources for both students and lecturers. It has full solutions to all 1800 further questions contained in the 237 practice exercises. All 525 illustrations used in the text can also be downloaded for use in the classroom-- Provided by publisher.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface
- Part 1 Number and Algebra
- Part 2 Areas and volumes
- Part 3 Trigonometry
- Part 4 Graphs
- Part 5 Complex numbers
- Part 6 Vectors
- Part 7 Statistics
- Part 8 Differential Calculus
- Part 9 Integral calculus
- Part 10 Further Number and algebra
- Part 11 Differential equations
- Multi-choice questions
- Answers to multiple choice questions
- Index
Author notes provided by Syndetics
John Bird is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, UK. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at the University of Portsmouth, with examiner responsibilities for Advanced Mathematics with City and Guilds, and examining for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. He is the author of over 125 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects, with worldwide sales of one million copies. He is currently a Senior Training Provider at the Defence School of Marine Engineering in the Defence College of Technical Training at HMS Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, UK.