Math 1115- Technical Mathematics I
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