Course Syllabus
Course: AT 1715
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Industrial Technology
Title: Applied Technical Math
Semester Approved: Fall 2018
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
End Semester: Summer 2024
Catalog Description: This course covers the principles of algebra, geometry, and measurement as they apply to problem solving in the Business and Applied Technologies (BAT) division programs. Topics includes basic algebra, graphing linear equations and inequalities, practical plane geometry, applications of volume and shapes, triangle trigonometry, applications of percents, and basic personal finance.
Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Math 0700 (or equivalent) with a C or better, ACT Math score of 15 or higher (or equivalent), or appropriate placement test score.
Justification: This basic technical math course qualifies as the math option used for certificates and/or AAS degrees in several of the technical programs. It gives students the background necessary to solve problems which they will encounter on the job. It is recommended by the program advisory committee. There is no common numbering for Applied Technical Math among other Technical Education programs. This syllabus joins together AGBS 1715, AGTM 1715, AUTO 1715, COSB 1715, CIS 1715, DMT 1715, INDM 1715, MANF 1715, MTT 1715, and WELD 1715 under a single course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate an ability to apply mathematical knowledge to real world problems. This ability will be assessed using homework, quizzes, projects, or exams.
Demonstrate an ability to use various tools of measurement and an ability to convert units as needed. This ability will be assessed using homework, quizzes, projects, or exams.
Demonstrate an ability to calculate perimeter, area, and volume for various geometric shapes. This ability will be assessed using homework, quizzes, projects, or exams.
Demonstrate an ability to use triangle trigonometry to solve various problems. This ability will be assessed using homework, quizzes, projects, or exams.
Demonstrate an ability to perform basic finance calculations such as calculating sales tax, interest amounts, markup prices, discount prices, etc. This ability will be assessed using homework, quizzes, projects, or exams.
Demonstrate an ability to use algebra to solve equations, simplify expressions, solve inequalities, and graph linear equations/inequalities. This ability will be assessed using homework, quizzes, projects, or exams.
Content:
This course may include any of the following topics:
• Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
• Personal Finances
• Constructing and reading basic statistical graphs
• Units of measure
• Reading tools of measurement
• Practical plane geometry
• Powers, roots, and the order of operations
• Simplifying expressions
• Solving problems with algebra
• Solving and graphing equations and inequalities.
• Applied trigonometry
Key Performance Indicators:
Student learning may be evaluated using:
Homework 10 to 40%
Quizzes 0 to 20%
Exams 20 to 40%
Attendance/Participation 0 to 10%
Presentations and/or Projects 0 to 20%
Final Exam 20 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
R. Jesse Phagan, Applied Mathematics, 4th Edition
R. Jesse Phagan, Applied Mathematics Workbook, 4th Edition
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be taught using lecture, hands-on experiences, and various other methods.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 30
Optimum Class Size: 20
