Math 1115- Technical Mathematics I

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES

 

This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus. All students must see a mathematics instructor for an orientation.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course is for technical and occupational programs, emphasizing problem-solving skills using elementary algebra, right angle trigonometry, and ratio and proportion.

 

COURSE MATERIALS

 

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COURSE OUTLINE

 

Unit 1:     Chapter 1 – Sections 1.2 – 1.12

               Appendix B – Units of Measurement

               Error Analysis – Supplemental Exercises

               Test 1 – Covers all of Unit 1 material

               Non-graphing calculators may be used

 

Unit 2      Chapter 2 – Sections 2.1 – 2.3, 2.4 (circumference and area only), 2.6

               Chapter 3 – Section 3.3

               Chapter 4 – Sections 4.1 – 4.5

               Test 2 – Covers all of Unit 2 material

               Non-graphing calculators may be used

 

Unit 3:     Chapter 6 – 6.1 – 6.8

               Test 3 – Covers all of Unit 3 material

               Non-graphing calculator may be used

 

Unit 4:     Chapter 5 – Sections 5.1 – 5.2

               Chapter 7 – Sections 7.1 – 7.4

               Chapter 18 Sections 18.1 – 18.2

               Test 4 – Covers all Unit 4 material

               Non-graphing calculators may be used.

 

Math 1115 is a 3 semester credit hour course.

 

The prerequisite for Math 1115 is Math 0481 (or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better OR a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test.

 

You should be prepared to study 6-9 hours per week to complete the assigned homework.

 

 

8/6/2009