Skills for engineering and built environment students

university to career

AvJohn Davies

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

Del i serien Red Globe Press

354 kr

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Beskrivning

There are a lot of important skills needed for a career in engineering. As well as academic skills, future engineers need to be able to present data, work in project teams, carry out experiments, problem solve and write reports. This book emphasises the importance of these core skills, and supports engineering students as they successfully navigate their courses and move forward into a career of ongoing development. Written in a friendly and encouraging style, Skills for engineering and built environment students:- Provides guidance on both the study and the professional practice of engineering.- Addresses common worries and pitfalls, debunking myths and demystifying jargon.- Helps with milestones such as group projects, presentations, work placements and job interviews.Supported by interviews with students, lecturers, young engineers and employers, Skills for Engineering and Built Environment Students guides students and early-career professionals through an important transition stage, thoroughly preparing them for the world of work.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-04-21
Mått:236 x 156 x 12 mm
Vikt:320 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Red Globe Press
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781137404213

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Mer om författaren

John Davies is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at Coventry University. He has 8 years of practical experience as a civil engineer and 30 years of academic experience at the University of Westminster and Coventry University and was Head of Department at Coventry from 2001 to 2010.

Recensioner i media

'The book covers aspects specific to engineering and the built environment courses and careers, but many of the more generic sections of the book would be appropriate for any discipline. The quotes from students were particularly useful and give weight to the author's points.' - Professor David Cheshire, Staffordshire University 'It has a relaxed style and tone and feels like the friendly uncle who is 'in the know'. The defining feature is the style and tone. I think the quotes will be attractive to students - in my experience students trust other students' opinions over the advice of staff!' - Professor Tony Price, University of Warwick

Innehållsförteckning

PART I: GETTING STARTED1. The Initial Transition to University2. Organisation, Initiative and FlexibilityPART II: STUDY SKILLS3. Basic Academic Skills4. Writing5. Information Sources6. Number and Data PresentationPART III: REALISTIC CHALLENGES7. The Bigger Picture: Education and Professional Development8. Personal Development Planning and Recording9. Practical Work10. Graphical Communication and Design11. Teamwork and Realistic ProjectsPART IV: INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT12. The Bigger Picture: Learning and Teaching13. Reports14. Research Methods15. PresentationsPART V: PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY16. Work Experience17. Job Searching18. A Professional Career.