Technical Math I

Catalog description

Provides practical background in mathematics required for technical curricula. The course reviews fundamentals of algebra, applied geometry, and right-triangle trigonometry including algebraic expressions and operations, equations, exponents, radicals, units of measure, formulas, approximate numbers and calculator operations. <BR>Prerequisite: Placement by exam or C or better in MATH 112 or MATH 122, or successful completion of the Technical Math transitional math course (TM-003) at an approved high school. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Check with the College Bookstore or the Mathematics Department for recommended models. <BR>(PCS 1.2, 3 credit hours: 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)