Engineering A Level

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Engineering A Level" covers each of the compulsory AS & A2 units from Edexcel in a dedicated chapter. Full coverage is given to the three units required at AS Level & the 3 additional A2 units required for completion of the A Level award. Students following the GCE courses will find this book essential reading as it covers all the material they will be following through the duration of their study. Knowledge-check questions & activities are included throughout along with learning summaries innovative Another View features & applied maths integrated alongside the appropriate areas of engineering study. All examples relate directly (and exclusively) to engineering practice to emphasise application of theory in real-world engineering contexts. The result is a clear straightforward & easily accessible text. The book offers a valuable insight into various areas of engineering technology & related industries providing a potential springboard to further training eventual progression to qualifications within higher education or to suitable employment within the engineering sector. It features a companion website that offers a variety of student resources providing practical assignments to supplement the material in the textbook including using CAD/CAM computer modelling (using spreadsheets) & Visio templates shapes & symbols available for download. Mike Tooley is formerly Director of Learning at Brooklands College Surrey & is the author of many best-selling engineering & electronics books. This title provides chapter by chapter coverage of the compulsory AS & A2 units of the 2005 Edexcel GCE syllabus. Case studies activities review questions included throughout
- maximises accessibility of the text puts essential theory into practical engineering contexts. This work is supported by free online available for purchase."