Engineering Mathematics, Sixth Edition

An introduction to core mathematics required for engineering study includes multiple-choice questions and answers, worked problems, formulae, and exercises.

• Colour layout helps navigation and highlights key learning points, formulae and exercises
• Fully up-to-date with Levels 2 and 3 of the BTEC Engineering Specifications
• Containing 1000 worked problems, 1750 further problems and 238 multiple-choice questions and answers
• Real-world'situations and engineering examples put the theory into context

John Bird’s approach to mathematics, based on numerous worked examples supported by 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 engineering that students need to master.

This book presents a logical topic progression rather than following the structure of a particular syllabus, and is suitable for all Level 3 vocational students, early Foundation Degree students and for any introductory course involving engineering mathematics. However, the coverage has been carefully matched to the mathematics units within the 2010 Level 2 and 3 BTEC National Specifications.

In this sixth edition there is new material on logarithms, exponential functions, vectors, and methods of alternating waveforms. The book now includes even more problems to work through.

Ideal for use as tests or homework, full solutions to the revision tests are supplied on the accompanying instructor’s website.

Audience: Students following vocational engineering courses / first year undergraduates. Suitable for all Level 3 engineering programmes, and core units at Level 3. Matched to New BTEC National specifications: Mathematics for Technicians; Further Mathematics for Technicians; AVCE: Applied Mathematics for Engineering; Further Mathematics for Engineering.

Content: Number and algebra -- Areas and volumes -- Trigonometry -- Graphs -- Complex numbers -- Vectors -- Statistics -- Differential calculus -- Integral calculus -- Further number and algebra -- Differential equations. Abstract: Mathematics is a key element in determining success for the Edexcel BTEC National Engineering courses. Including information for the 2010 BTEC Nationals in Engineering syllabus, this book covers the main elements of mathematics in the core, mechanical and Electrical/ Electronic Units. It contains thousands of worked examples and revision tests. Read more... Mathematics is a key element in determining success for the Edexcel BTEC National Engineering courses. Updated for the 2010 BTEC Nationals in Engineering syllabus, Engineering Mathematics, 6e by John Bird covers the main elements of mathematics in the core, mechanical and Electrical/ Electronic Units. There are currently over 13,000 BTEC National Engineering students in the UK. Theory is introduced in each chapter by a simple outline of essential definitions, formulae, laws and procedures. This new, sixth edition will also be supported with online tutor support materials. These include an Inst First published in 2010, Engineering Mathematics is a valuable contribution to the field of Further Education.