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Introduction to Engineering Technology

ISBN: 9780138548124 | 0138548129
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/1999

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SummaryTable of Contents
Stressing the importance of possessing a good attitude and paying close attention to detail, it establishes an overview or "big picture" of the engineering technologies (chemical, civil, architectural, electrical/electronic, computer, industrial, and mechanical), enabling users to select the most compatible engineering technology program for them. It builds a functional base of skills and knowledge, including basic math skills, studying skills, and communication skills, and describes future challenges confronting the engineering technologist, including environmental concerns, robotics, expert systems, optical systems, new composite materials, and implementing other technologies. Fourth Edition now updates employment, salary, and occupational information for each field under discussion; provides a keener focus on cooperative education, preparation for the interview, and the importance of the placement office; and includes timely material on the scientific method, TI-85 graphing calculator, Windows 95. Also includes a new Internet Guide.
1 Engineering Technology as a Career
1(26)
1.1 History of Engineering and Technology
3(4)
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1.2 The Industrial Team
7(10)
1.3 The Career Decision
17(6)
1.4 Engineering Technology--The Right Career for You
23(1)
Problems
24(2)
Selected Readings
26(1)
2 Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies
27(26)
2.1 Chemical Engineering Technician
27(4)
2.2 Civil and Architectural Engineering Techinician
31(3)
2.3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician
34(4)
2.4 Computer Engineering Techinician
38(2)
2.5 Industrial Engineering Techinician
40(6)
2.6 Mechanical Engineering Technician
46(5)
Problems
51(1)
Selected Readings
52(1)
3 Survival Skills--Preparing for the Engineering Technologies
53(32)
3.1 Pursuing the Technology Degree
55(9)
3.2 Using the Engineering Library
64(4)
3.3 Problem Solving
68(10)
3.4 Professionalism
78(3)
Problems
81(3)
Selected Readings
84(1)
4 The Calculator
85(33)
4.1 Purchasing the Calculator
85(3)
4.2 Signed Numbers and Algrabraic Logic
88(7)
4.3 Powers and Roots
95(2)
4.4 Using Scientific Notation
97(6)
4.5 Graphing with the Calculator--"A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words"
103(8)
Problems
111(6)
Selected Readings
117(1)
5 Measurement Systems
118(35)
5.1 The Fundamental Units
118(8)
5.2 Conversion of Units Within the English System
126(5)
5.3 Conversion of Units Between Systems
131(4)
5.4 The Use of Dimensional Analysis
138(6)
5.5 The Use of Dimensional Analysis
138(6)
5.6 Precision of the Inch and Millimeter Scales
144(1)
Problems
145(7)
Selected Readings
152(1)
6 Right-Triangle Trigonometry and Geomentry for Technologists
153(38)
6.1 Right-Triangle Relationships
153(7)
6.2 Right-Triangle Applications
160(7)
6.3 Vector Applications
167(6)
6.4 Geometry Application for the Technologist
173(7)
6.5 Solid Geometry for the Technologist
180(4)
Problems
184(6)
Selected Readings
190(1)
7 The Technical Laboratory
191(40)
7.1 Perfoming the Experiment
193(2)
7.2 Reducing Errors in the Laboratory
195(6)
7.3 Data Collection and Calculating Results
201(9)
7.4 Presenting Data-Graphing
210(6)
7.5 Reporting
216(10)
Problems
226(4)
Selected Readings
230(1)
8 The Personal Computer
231(47)
8.1 Mainframe Computers Lead to the PC
231(9)
Glossary 8.1
238(2)
8.2 The Personal Computer System
240(12)
8.3 Application Software--A Survey
252(7)
8.4 Internet Guide
259(4)
8.5 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
263(7)
8.6 Purchasing Your PC
270(3)
Glossary 8.2
273(2)
Problems
275(2)
Selected Readings
277(1)
9 Programming and Industrial Automation
278(34)
9.1 Programming Languages
279(9)
9.2 Programming in BASIC
288(6)
9.3 Process Control
294(6)
9.4 Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs
300(3)
9.5 Personal Computers (PCs)--User Friendly
303(2)
9.6 Distributed Control
305(3)
Problems
308(3)
Selected Readings
311(1)
10 Your Future in Technology
312(41)
10.1 The Evolving Computer--A Base for High Technology
314(8)
10.2 Robotics
322(5)
10.3 Optical Systems
327(10)
10.4 Materials Technology
337(8)
10.5 Our Environment
345(4)
10.6 Meetting the High-Technology Needs of the World--A Challenge
349(2)
Problems
351(1)
Selected Readings
352(1)
Appendix A--Professional Organizations in Engineering353(1)
Appendix B--Algebraic Rules354(3)
Appendix C--Trigonometry357(3)
Appendix D--Beginning BASIC Commands and Reserved Words360(2)
Appendix E--Selected Computer Language362(2)
Appendix F--Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms364(2)
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems366(9)
Index375

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