MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

Credits: 3

Description
Concepts that will allow students to become proficient in the mathematics used in technical fields are the focal point of this course. Topics include fundamental operations with signed numbers; measurement systems; exponents; order of operations; scientific notation; algebraic expressions; linear equations and inequalities; an introduction to graphing; simple geometric figures, logarithms; and fundamentals of trigonometry.

Student Learning Outcomes

Simplify expressions using the order of operations. (Math Computation Requirement)
Manipulate numbers in scientific notation.
Convert between the U.S. Customary and Metric systems of measurement.
Solve linear equations.
Compute basic properties of simple geometric figures.
Solve application problems.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade