10/31/2025 12:34:01 PM	IED 90A Course Outline as of Fall 1997	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  IED 90A	Title:  TECHNICAL MATH
Full Title:  Technical Mathematics
Last Reviewed:1/26/2009

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  03 - May Be Taken for a Total of 3 Units
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Catalog Description:

Concepts of technical mathematics using electronic calculators to solve trade-related problems.  Includes a study of fractions, decimals, percents, the metric system, area and volume, ratio, and proportion and fundamentals of algebra.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Concepts of technical math using electronic calculators to solve trade related problems.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:03 - May Be Taken for a Total of 3 Units

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2015
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The student will:

1.  Comprehend and demonstrate basic mathematical concepts related

   to those subject areas as stated in the catalog course

   description.

2.  Understand and become proficient in solving basic mathematical

   problems associated with the subject matter of the course.

3.  Analyze, evaluate and solve mathematical word problems

   associated with the subject matter of the course.

4.  Understand, evaluate and demonstrate the actual on-the-job

   uses of the mathematical concepts associated with his/her

   occupational field.

5.  Comprehend and demonstrate the use of an electronic calculator

   in solving mathematical problems.

6.  Understand and demonstrate the use of mathematical conversion

   tables and formulas.

Topics and Scope

I.    Fractions

     A.  Terminology

     B.  Common denominators

     C.  Improper fractions and mixed numbers

     D.  Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

     E.  Practical applications in occupational areas

II.   Decimals

     A.  Terminology

     B.  Addition, subtraction, multiplication,and division

     C.  Rounding off

     D.  Conversion to fractions

     E.  Practical applications in occupational areas

III.   Percentages

      A.  Terminology and relationship to decimals and fractions

      B.  Determining percentages, discounts, and fractional parts

          of whole

      C.  Practical applications in occupational areas

IV.    Metric System

      A.  Terminology

      B.  Relationship to English system

      C.  Use of conversion tables

      D.  Practical applications in occupational areas

V.     Squares and square roots

      A.  Terminology

      B.  Right triangles and Pythagorean Theorem

      C.  Practical applicaitons in occupational areas

VI.   Perimeters, Areas, and Volume

     A.  Terminology

     B.  Basic geometrical shapes and formulas

     C.  Concrete foundations and other practical applications

         in occupational areas

VII.  Ratio and Proportion

     A.  Terminology

     B.  Raitos, Direct, and Indirect proportion

     C.  Gears, levers, inclined planes and other practical

         applications in occupational areas

VIII. Algebra Fundamentals

     A.  Terminology

     B.  Rules for evaluating algebraic expressions

     C.  Practical applications in occupational areas

Assignments:

Students will be required to complete:

1.  Reading assignments that will average fifteen pages per week.

2.  Computational homework assignments averaging two per week

   or approximately thirty five per semester.

3.  Practical occupational problem assignments - approximately ten

   assignments during the semester.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 80 - 80%
Homework problems, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 20%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Power, T.C., Industrial Education 90B Syllabus

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