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Mathematics for Technicians is print only. Mathematics for Technicians has been revised and updated to meet the current competencies ofCertificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal andEngineering Training Package and UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package.This book features graded questions to guide from the basics through to advanced applications ofmathematics, ensuring that even students with poor mathematical literacy can easily meet the requiredcompetencies. Reality-based trade scenarios demonstrate how the theory would be used in different engineering careers.Scope Mathematics for Technicians covers the current competencies of Certificate IV, Diploma and AdvancedDiploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package and UEE11Electrotechnology Training Package.

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Author:   Blair Alldis ,  Vincent Kelly
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
Edition:   7th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 2.00cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 2.50cm
Weight:   0.972kg
ISBN:  

9781743070772

ISBN 10:   1743070772
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   30 September 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Numeracy and algebra Chapter 1 Fractions and decimals Chapter 2 Ratio, proportion and percentage Chapter 3 Measurement and mensuration Chapter 4 Introduction to alegebra Chapter 5 Formulae: evaluation and transposition Part 2 Geometry and Trigonometry Chapter 6 Introduction to geometry Chapter 7 Geometry of triangles and quadrilaterals Chapter 8 Geometry of the circle Chapter 9 Straight-line coordinate geometry Chapter 10 Introduction to trigonometry Part 3 Applied mathematics Chapter 11 Indices and radicals Chapter 12 Polynomials Chapter 13 Functions and their graphs Chapter 14 Logarithms and exponential equations Chapter 15 Non-linear empirical equations Chapter 16 Compound interest-exponential growth and decay Chapter 17Circular functions Chapter 18Trigonometric functions and phase angles Chapter 19Trigonometry of oblique triangles Chapter 20Trigonometric identities Chapter 21Introduction to vectors Chapter 22Rotational equilibrium and frame analysis Chapter 23Matrices and 3x3 determinants Chapter 24Statistics and probability

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Vincent Kelly, BEng (Civil), is a practicing Senior Civil Engineer with over 15 years engineering experience. Mathematics for Technicians was originally written by Blair Alldis BA, BSc (Sydney), Senior Head Teacher of Mathematics at Randwick College of TAFE. This book was developed to motivate engineering students to see the relevance of mathematics to their future careers. In this new edition, Vincent brings his extensive practical engineering experience to build on the strengths of this essential and inspiring text. Practical topics and examples in this edition help equip students with a sound working knowledge of the elementary mathematics required for various engineering situations.

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