Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 5/e

Arvid R. Eide, Iowa State University
Roland Jenison, Iowa State University
Larry L. Northup, Iowa State University
Steven Mickelson, Iowa State University

A complete introduction to the engineering field, this text will help students develop the skills to solving open-ended problems in SI and customary units while presenting solutions in a logical manner. Eide introduces students to subject areas that are common to engineering disciplines that require the application of fundamental engineering concepts.

For those instructors who desire a shorter text to complement other application specific texts, McGraw-Hill offers cutomization through our Primis-Build a Book, or the BEST version of this text. Please see Eide's Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem Solving, 2nd edition, from the BEST series.

New to this edition:

Shows engineering students what engineering is and what it's like to become an engineer. Deals with problems that students would be expecting to see within an engineering curriculum.
Updated to include coverage of bioengineering, nanotechnology, and engineering materials.
Focus on assessment.
Updated to include a discussion of workplace competencies, key actions, and self-assessment to help prepare students for the workplace and to help develop learning portfolios.

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Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 5/e

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