Math Construction Sciences/Applied Tech

Catalog description

This college level mathematics course is designed for students seeking degrees in Automotive Technology, Construction Sciences, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology, Skilled Trades Technology, and Landscape Design and Management. Topics include: mathematics of measurement, function concepts and representations, basic elementary functions, right angle trigonometry, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations, and mathematical modeling. All topics are delivered in the construction context of Automotive Technology(AUTO), Construction Sciences(CMGT), Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology(HVAC), Skilled Trades Technology(SKTR), and Landscape Design and Management(LAND). This course focuses on building problem solving and critical thinking skills and the supporting algebraic and analytical skills. Excel labs are included to support and extend the course topics. The course fulfills the mathematics requirement for designated AAS degree programs at CSCC. Transfer credit is not guaranteed.