Gain an understanding of mechanical principles and the functioning of various machines and mechanisms used in engineering applications. Students will learn fundamental skills and knowledge by studying ...

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General Engineering Tools and Principles 1 provides students with sound knowledge and command of fundamental engineering tools, principles and mathematical techniques with emphasis on engineering ...

Bits, bytes and silicon transistors? Boy, you have it good -- back in 1953, state-of-the-art computers were made of gears, sprockets, chains and cams, and we trusted them to accurately wreck lives ...

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