TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR ENGINEERS

Παρουσίαση

Technical English for Engineers develops the skills and specialist English language knowledge of engineering professionals, enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively. The book's units cover topics common to all branches of engineering (including mechanical, environmental and informatics) such as procedures and precautions; features and functions; environmental problems and efficient energy use; nanotechnology and engineering design; the development of the Internet and future technologies.
Authentic texts and activities make the course relevant and motivating. A focus on terminology is combined with vocabulary and grammar to enable learners become familiar with and practice using the technical language they need. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

- PART I
Engineering: Definition and Origins
Engineering: from the Ancient Times to the Modern Era
Main Branches of Engineering
The Scientific Attitude
Mechanical Engineering
The Force that Transformed the World
The Three Laws of Thermodynamics
Zero-Energy Buildings
Nanotechnology
Environmental Engineering
Renewable Energy
Efficient Energy Use
Wind Power in the US
Environmental Problems
Telecommunications Engineering
Information
Internet
Milestones and Breakthroughs in The Development of the Internet
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Internet Security
Access Protocols for Optical LANs
Bertrand Russell
The Future
- PART II
Vocabulary I - IX
- PART III
Grammar I - V
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