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Introduction to Climate Science
Andreas Schmittner · Oregon State University
This book describes how Earth's climate is changing, how it has been changing in the recent geological past and how it may change in the future. It covers the physical sciences that build the foundations of our current understanding of global climate change such as radiation, Earth's energy balance, the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. Both natural and human causes for climate change are discussed. Impacts of climate change on natural and human systems are summarized.
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Implementing a One Address CPU in Logisim
Charles W. Kann III · Gettysburg College
This purpose of this monograph is to break the abstract understanding of a computer, and to explain a computer’s behavior in completely in mechanistic terms. It will deal specifically with the Central Processing Unit (CPU) of the computer, as this is where the magic happens. All other parts of a computer can be seen as just providing information for the CPU to operate on.
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Introductory Dynamics
Peter G. Steeneken · Delft University of Technology
In the contents: 02: Notation Math and Engineering Basics
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Applied Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Jeffrey R. Chasnov · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
These lecture notes are for a mathematics course offered to second-year engineering students. Material from our usual courses on linear algebra and differential equations have been combined into a single course (essentially, two half-semester courses) at the request of our Engineering School. I have tried my best to select the most essential and interesting topics from both courses, and to show how knowledge of linear algebra can improve students’ understanding of differential equations.
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Database Design 2e
Adrienne Watt · British Columbia Institute of Technology
This second edition of Database Design book covers the concepts used in database systems and the database design process.
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals, Design, Integration, and Validation
Guoming Zhu · Michigan State University
This book will be used for both undergraduate and graduate level mechatronic system courses. The intension is to cover contents ranging from mechatronic system modeling and control to specific mechatronic system hardware including sensor, actuator, and microcontroller. Two mechatronic system examples will be introduced as examples for the class lab sessions; they are mini-Segway and three-wheel cart mechatronic systems.
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Ecology and Environment: BIOL 124 at Hawaii Community College
Pamela Y. Scheffler · Hawaii Community College
In the contents: 10.02: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
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Introductory Statistics
Barbara Illowsky & Susan Dean · De Anza College
This text follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.
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Information and Entropy
Paul Penfield, Jr. · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This text explores the ultimate limits to communication and computation, with an emphasis on the physical nature of information and information processing. Topics include: information and computation, digital signals, codes and compression, applications such as biological representations of information, logic circuits, computer architectures, and algorithmic information, noise, probability, error correction, reversible and irreversible operations, physics of computation, and quantum computation.
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Structural Analysis
Felix Udeyo · Temple University
This text is intended to teach students the methods and techniques for the analysis of structures. A sound knowledge of structures is a prerequisite for their proper design and ensures the structural integrity of civil engineering infrastructural systems. This textbook is designed for upper-level undergraduates studying civil engineering, construction engineering and management, and architecture. It is also useful for construction professionals seeking licensure in their field of practice.
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Electromagnetics II
Steven W. Ellingson · Virginia Tech
This text is intended as the primary textbook for the second semester of an undergraduate engineering electromagnetics sequence. It addresses magnetic force and the Biot-Savart law; general and lossy media; parallel plate and rectangular waveguides; parallel wire, microstrip, and coaxial transmission lines; AC current flow and skin depth; reflection and transmission at planar boundaries; fields in parallel plate, parallel wire, and microstrip transmission lines; optical fiber; and radiation.
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Introduction To MIPS Assembly Language Programming
Charles W. Kann III · Gettysburg College
This book was written to introduce students to assembly language programming in MIPS. As with all assembly language programming texts, it covers basic operators and instructions, subprogram calling, loading and storing memory, program control, and the conversion of the assembly language program into machine code.
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Math 4A: Multivariable Calculus
Zoya Kravets · Mission College
Math 4A: Multivariable Calculus at Mission College is the third and final part of a three-semester calculus sequence for students in math, physics, and engineering majors. The course covers topics such as: Vector-valued functions, Calculus of functions with more than one variable, Partial derivatives, Differentials, Gradients, Lagrange multipliers, Multiple integration, Line integrals, Surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and the Divergence theorem.
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Energy Conservation for Environmental Protection
Sarma V. Pisupati · Pennsylvania State University
This text will provide you with knowledge and information on the main operating principles of devices/appliances in common use and will help you in making energy efficient and economical choices. The objective of the text is to expose you to energy efficiency in day to day life in order to save money and energy and thereby protect the environment. I hope the information in this course will help you become an environmentally-responsible individual of this Global Village.
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Beyond Lean: Simulation in Practice
Charles R. Standridge · Grand Valley State University
Lean thinking, as well as associated processes and tools, have involved into a ubiquitous perspective for improving systems particularly in the manufacturing arena. Discrete event simulation is recognized as one beyond-the-boundaries of lean technique. Thus, the fundamental goal of this text is to show how discrete event simulation can be used in addition to lean thinking to achieve greater benefits in system improvement than with lean alone.
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Introduction to Programming with C++
Jin He · Fresno City College
As part of OER project funded by Fresno City College OER Award Program, this book was created based on CSCI 40 course curriculum at Fresno City College, which was aligned to CID course descriptions of Comp 112 and Comp 122. The book can be used for the first semester of computer programming courses. It uses C++ as a vehicle to convey the basis concepts in computer programming. It focuses on programming logic, structure, and methodology. It covers the programming fundamentals such as variables an
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Key Elements of Green Chemistry
Lucian Lucia · North Carolina State University
Green chemistry, in addition to being a science, it is also a philosophy and nearly a religion. Attendance at American Chemical Society Green Chemistry & Engineering Conferences will instill such an ideal into any attendant because of the nearly universal appeal and possibilities in this novel approach to radicalizing the business of doing science and engineering.
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Electromagnetics I
Steven W. Ellingson · Virginia Tech
This book is intended to serve as a primary textbook for a one-semester introductory course in undergraduate engineering electromagnetics, including the following topics: electric and magnetic fields; electromagnetic properties of materials; electromagnetic waves; and devices that operate according to associated electromagnetic principles including resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, generators, and transmission lines.
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Java, Java, Java - Object-Oriented Programming
Ralph Morelli & Ralph Wade · Trinity College
We have designed this third edition of Java, Java, Java to be suitable for a typical Introduction to Computer Science (CS1) course or for a slightly more advanced Java as a Second Language course. This edition retains the “objects first” approach to programming and problem solving that was characteristic of the first two editions. Throughout the text we emphasize careful coverage of Java language features, introductory programming concepts, and object-oriented design principles.
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Principles of Computer System Design
Jerome H. Saltzer & M. Frans Kaashoek · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Principles of Computer System Design: An Introduction is published in two parts. Part I, containing chapters 1-6, is a traditional printed textbook published by Morgan Kaufman, an imprint of Elsevier. Part II, containing chapters 7-11, is available here as an open educational resource.