MAT 191 - Mathematics for the Industries

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: MAT 080 (minimum grade “C”) or successful placement.

Description
A course designed for students in various technology programs with basic preparation in mathematics. Included are such topics as elementary computations with rational numbers, exponents, radicals, metric conversion, ratios and scientific notation, graphing linear equations, using elementary algebra to solve simple and literal equations with applications, and solving various technical problems in geometry and trigonometry using specific mathematical methods. This course is not intended for any transfer degree program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

To solve various technical problems using specific mathematical skills.

Listed Topics

Review of arithmetic fundamentals
Review of methods to find perimeters, areas and volumes of geometric figures
English and metric measurements
Applications of measurements
Graphing in the plane
Rational numbers, exponents and radicals
Introduction to algebra
Elementary equations and formulas
Ratios and proportions
Elementary geometry and trigonometric problems
Trigonometric Functions

Reference Materials
Each student is advised to have the calculator and must have the textbook adopted by the Mathematics Department of the specific campus. Students may purchase a student solutions manual if available.

Approved By: Flores, Roy Date Approved: 10/14/2002

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