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Course Syllabus

AT 1715 Applied Technical Math

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Industrial Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
  • Prerequisites: Math 0700 (or equivalent) with a C or better, ACT Math score of 15 or higher (or equivalent), or appropriate placement test score.
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2018
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
  • End Semester: Summer 2024
  • Optimum Class Size: 20
  • Maximum Class Size: 30

Course Description

This course covers the principles of algebra, geometry, and measurement as they apply to problem solving in the Business and Applied Technologies (BAT) division programs. Topics includes basic algebra, graphing linear equations and inequalities, practical plane geometry, applications of volume and shapes, triangle trigonometry, applications of percents, and basic personal finance.

Justification

This basic technical math course qualifies as the math option used for certificates and/or AAS degrees in several of the technical programs. It gives students the background necessary to solve problems which they will encounter on the job. It is recommended by the program advisory committee. There is no common numbering for Applied Technical Math among other Technical Education programs. This syllabus joins together AGBS 1715, AGTM 1715, AUTO 1715, COSB 1715, CIS 1715, DMT 1715, INDM 1715, MANF 1715, MTT 1715, and WELD 1715 under a single course.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an ability to apply mathematical knowledge to real world problems.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to use various tools of measurement and an ability to convert units as needed.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to calculate perimeter, area, and volume for various geometric shapes.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to use triangle trigonometry to solve various problems.
  5. Demonstrate an ability to perform basic finance calculations such as calculating sales tax, interest amounts, markup prices, discount prices, etc.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to use algebra to solve equations, simplify expressions, solve inequalities, and graph linear equations/inequalities.

Course Content

This course may include any of the following topics:
• Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
• Personal Finances
• Constructing and reading basic statistical graphs
• Units of measure
• Reading tools of measurement
• Practical plane geometry
• Powers, roots, and the order of operations
• Simplifying expressions
• Solving problems with algebra
• Solving and graphing equations and inequalities.
• Applied trigonometry