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Summary
Summary
This one-of-a-kind book provides readers with a solid foundation in engineering technology, and helps to prepare and empower them for more advanced careers. Stressing the importance of possessing a good attitude and paying close attention to detail, it explores the engineering world--and the technician's and technologist's places in it--from a holistic perspective--covering the demands and requirements of a career in technology, the language, tools, the most recent technological advances and proper application essential for success in today's business and industry. Current employment and salary information; the importance of teamwork, maintaining a positive attitude, and sound problem-solving techniques; how to prepare for interviewing; how to purchase and use today's calculators and personal computers; recommended steps to prepare for oral and written reporting; new technological advances in telecommunications, robotics, optical systems and materials; protecting the environment. For engineering technicians or Human Resource professionals who hire technicians.
Table of Contents
1 Engineering Technology as a Career |
2 Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies |
3 Survival Skills-Preparing for the Engineering Technologies |
4 The Calculator |
5 Measurement Systems |
6 Right-Triangle Trigonometry and Geometry for Technologists |
7 The Technical Laboratory |
8 The Personal Computer |
9 Networking, Internet Technology and Industrial Automation |
10 Your Future in Technology |
Appendix A Professional Organizations in Engineering |
Appendix B Algebraic Rules |
Appendix C Trigonometry |
Appendix D Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms |
Answers to Odd Numbered Problems |
Index |