By: Michael Hacker, David M. Burghardt, Linnea Fletcher, Anthony Gordon, William T. Peruzzi

Hardcover

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Driven by the Standards for Technological Literacy, this National Science Foundation-sponsored book is written by national leaders in engineering and technology education and addresses the most contemporary technological content using engaging, pedagogically sound ???informed design??? activities. This unique approach encourages students to develop a thorough understanding of engineering and technology before they ever attempt to develop detailed design solutions. The activities present students with a design problem, and prompt students to begin the solution-finding process with research, inquiry, and analysis. Only after this important step can students begin to discuss specifications and constraints, propose alternatives, and select an optimal design. This process fosters a strong student-teacher discourse and cultivates language proficiency, both with the end result of enhancing student???s overall knowledge. Testing, evaluation, and modifications are addressed next, followed by a communication of achievements in a class presentation and final design report. Woven throughout the text are passages that will acquaint students with the requirements, responsibilities, necessary personal attributes and attitudes, and educational pathways that will lead to success in the various technological areas.

Engineering, Technology, Society, And Culture (Peruzzi)
Characteristics and Scope of Engineering and Technology
Technology and the Environment
How Technology Influences History
Engineering Problem Solving Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Engineering and Technology Design Activities
Informed Design (Burghardt, Hacker) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Design, Modeling and Analysis
Design Process Overview
Further Considerations in Designing
Ethics, Safety and Risk Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Informed Design in Engineering and Technical Careers Design Activities
Developing Abilities for a Technological World (Hacker) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Applying the Design Process
Using and Maintaining Products and Systems
Assessing the Impact of Products and Systems
Management of Technological Endeavors Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Matching Your Interests and Abilities with Career Opportunities Design Activities
The Designed World
Engineering and Technology in the Physical World
Materials Processing (Hacker) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Types of Materials
Properties of Materials
Processing Materials
Factors in Selecting Materials Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Tale Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Materials Processing Design Activities
Manufacturing (Qaissaunee) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Resources for Manufacturing Systems
Durable and Non-durable Goods
Processing Materials: Forming, Separating, Combining, and Conditioning
Interchangeability of Parts
Changes in Manufacturing Methods and Processes
Automated Manufacturing
Resources Needed for Manufacturing
Assessing the Feasibility of Manufacturing a Product Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Manufacturing Design Activities
Construction (Hacker) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Resources Needed for Construction
Types of Structures
Assessing the Feasibility of a Construction Project
Site Design
Architectural Design
Green Design Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Construction Design Activities
Energy and Power (Burghardt) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Energy Forms
Work, Heat, and Intrinsic Energy Forms
Conservation of Energy
Energy Sources
Engines and Power Systems Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Energy and Power Design Activities
Transportation (Gordon) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
The World as a Global Village
Transportation Resources
Types of Transportation Systems
Relationships between Transportation and Other Technologies
Transportation Processes
Efficiency Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Transportation Design Activities
Information and Communication Technology
Electricity and Electronics (Prestopnik) Introduction Key Ideas Chapter Sections
Electricity Concepts
Electrical Circuits
Electronics Technology and People Technology in the Real World Engineering Quick Take Summary Key Terms Feedback Questions Career Opportunities in Electricity and Electronics Design Activities
Computers and Computer Architecture (Pr
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ISBN: 9781418073893
ISBN-10: 141807389X
Series: Texas Science
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 784
Published: 18th March 2009
Dimensions (cm): 27.7 x 22.1  x 3.3
Weight (kg): 1.703