4/25/2024 9:16:33 AM	APTECH 90A Course Outline as of Fall 1992	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APTECH 90A	Title:  APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Full Title:  Applied Mathematics
Last Reviewed:10/4/2010

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:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CET 90A

Catalog Description:

An investigation of intermediate algebra topics with emphasis on the investigation and application of polynomials and rational expressions, rational exponents, equations and inequalities, functions and relations, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequence and series and binomial theorem, theory of equations, and an introduction to numerical trigonometry involving trigonometric functions, tables, and applications of the right triangle to problems encountered in surveying, civil engineering, construction technology, electronic and related engineering technologies.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Standard 1st year HS algebra course with grade of "C" or better or successful completion of Math 150B or Math 151, completed within the last four years. If the student has not completed this recommendation then must take the Applied Math Assessment Test prior to the first class meeting.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An investigation of intermediate algebra topics with applications to problems encountered in surveying, civil engineering, construction technology, electronic & related engineering technologies.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Standard 1st year HS algebra course with grade of "C" or better or successful completion of Math 150B or Math 151, completed within the last four years. If the student has not completed this recommendation then must take the Applied Math Assessment Test prior to the first class meeting.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2009
Area:	B B MC	Communication and Analytical Thinking Communication and Analytical Thinking Math Competency
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Spring 2016
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 demonstrate their knowledge of the theories, concepts and

skills of intermediate algebra by successfully applying the appropriate

concept(s) in solving selected problems related to surveying, civil

engineering, construction technology, electronic and related engineering

technologies.

Topics and Scope

Theories, concepts and skills of intermediate algebra with application in

solving selected problems in surveying, civil engineering, construction

technology, electronic and related engineering technologies.

1.  Review of technical mathematics skills involving computation, algebra

   and geometry.

2.  Polynomials and Rational Expressions of an Algebraic Fraction.

3.  Rational Exponents.

4.  Equations and Inequalities.

5.  Functions and Relations.

6.  Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.

7.  Sequence and Series, and Binomial Theorem.

8.  Theory of Equations.

9.  Introduction to Numerical Trigonometry involving trigonometric

   functions, tables, application of the right triangle.

Assignments:

Application and problem solving of:

1.  Review of technical mathematics skills involving computation, algebra

   and geometry (Computational skills, ratio and proportion,

   measurement, power and roots, polygon, triangle, circle, other

   geometric solids).

2.  Polynomials and Rational Expressions of an Algebraic Fraction

   (Complex fraction, complex factoring, solution of rational and

   literal equations).

3.  Rational Exponents (Simplification of expressions (radicals into

   fractional exponents), complex numbers, pythagorean theorem).

4.  Equations and Inequalities (Solution of linear and non-linear (one

   variable) equations, determinants and matrices).

5.  Functions and Relations  (Linear and quadratic equations,

   polynomials).

6.  Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (Graphing, solution of

   exponential and logarithmic equations).

7.  Sequence and Series, and Binomial Theorem (Finite and infinite

   geometric sequence and series, arithmetic progressions, geometric

   progressions, sigma and factorial notation, binomial theorem).

8.  Theory of Equations (Synthetic division, rational roots of polynomial

   equations).

9.  Introduction to Numerical Trigonometry involving trigonometric

   functions, tables, application of the right triangle (Trigonometric

   functions, trigonometric tables, and trigonometric applications to the

   right triangle).

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 60 - 70%
Homework problems, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 25 - 35%
Performance exams
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:

Technical Mathematics, Author: Linda Davis   Publisher: Merrill

Applied Technical Mathematics, Author: Merwin Ling   Publisher: WCB

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