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Technology & Engineering Engineering (general)

Fundamental Competencies for Engineers

by (author) A. Bruce Dunwoody, Patrick J. Cramond, Susan E. Nesbit, Carla S. Paterson & Tatiana N. Teslenko

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
Engineering (General)
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195422177
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $84.95

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Description

Fundamental Competencies for Engineers is an innovative and accessible textbook that introduces first-year engineering students to the practice of engineering. It focuses on the development of a broad range of skills--from the 'soft' skills of teamwork and communication to the 'hard' skills of engineering design and mathematical modelling--and presents these as 'fundamental competencies' that all engineers must master in order to be successful. By using a fictitious company, The Brunel Group, students are exposed to situations that will likely arise in their careers as engineers.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

A. Bruce Dunwoody is Associate Dean, Engineering Student Services, Patrick J. Cramond is Senior Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Susan E. Nesbit is an Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Carla S. Paterson is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, and Tatiana N. Teslenko is an Instructor in the Technical Communication Centre, all at the University of British Columbia.