Schoenborn / Simkins Technical Math For Dummies

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-65148-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book

Technical Math For Dummies is your one-stop, hands-on guideto acing the math courses you'll encounter as you work towardgetting your degree, certification, or license in the skilledtrades.
You'll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance onmathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every dayin the automotive, health, construction, licensed trades,maintenance, and other trades. You'll learn how to applyconcepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their formulasrelated to occupational areas of study. Plus, you'll find outhow to perform basic arithmetic operations and solve word problemsas they're applied to specific trades.
* Maps to a course commonly required by vocational schools,community and technical college, or for certification in theskilled trades
* Covers the basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, andtrigonometry
* Helps professionals keep pace with job demands
Whether you're a student currently enrolled in a programor a professional who is already in the work force, TechnicalMath For Dummies gives you everything you need to improve yourmath skills and get ahead of the pack.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schoenborn, Barry

Simkins, Bradley

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Part I: Basic Math, Basic Tools.
Chapter 1: Math that Works as Hard as You Do.
Chapter 2: Discovering Technical Math and the Tools of theTrades.
Chapter 3: Zero to One and Beyond.
Chapter 4: Easy Come, Easy Go: Addition and Subtraction.
Chapter 5: Multiplication and Division: Everybody NeedsThem.
Chapter 6: Measurement and Conversion.
Chapter 7: Slaying the Story Problem Dragon.
Part II: Making Non-Basic Math Simple and Easy.
Chapter 8: Fun with Fractions.
Chapter 9: Decimals: They Have Their Place.
Chapter 10: Playing with Percentages.
Chapter 11: Tackling Exponents and Square Roots.
Part III: Basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
Chapter 12: Algebra and the Mystery of X.
Chapter 13: Formulas (Secret and Otherwise).
Chapter 14: Quick-and-Easy Geometry: The Compressed Version.
Chapter 15: Calculating Areas, Perimeters, and Volumes.
Chapter 16: Trigonometry, the "Mystery Math".
Part IV: Math for the Business of Your Work.
Chapter 17: Graphs are Novel and Charts Are Off the Chart.
Chapter 18: Hold on a Second: Time Math.
Chapter 19: Math for Computer Techs and Users.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Solving Any Math Problem.
Chapter 21: Ten Formulas You'll Use Most Often.
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Avoid Everyday Math Stress.
Glossary.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Barry Schoenborn is a technical writer who has worked inmany of the trades described in the book.
Bradley Simkins has taught numerous classes and tutoredat the Multimedia Math Learning Center at American River College inSacramento.