Technical Mathematics I

Catalog description

The course is designed to meet the needs of engineering technology students as they encounter problems that occur in the world of work. The course will provide students with a stronger foundation in algebra and trigonometry, with emphasis on logical thinking and application to engineering problems. Topics include algebraic concepts and operations from basic equations through systems of equations and quadratic equations, functions and graphs; using manual methods and graphing calculators. Students will have an understanding of right triangle trigonometry, sine and cosine law to solve oblique triangles, vector analysis with trigonometric functions, and graphing trigonometric equations. Emphasis will be on solving application problems with hands-on analysis of typical engineering technology criteria. Students must supply a graphing calculator for this course. The recommended calculator type is the TI-84 Plus. Students who have successfully taken MATH 1001 have met the prerequisites for this course.