Technical Mathematics

Catalog description

3-4 hr(s). This course is an introduction to fundamental mechanics and techniques for performing operations with algebraic expressions, and subsequently solving linear equations, systems of linear equations and quadratic equations. The course also introduces trigonometric functions and is designed to develop methods of solving right angles and oblique triangles using trigonometry. Students who do not meet the minimum math test score will be required to enroll in a 4-credit/4-contact hour section of MTH 1208. Prerequisite(s): Incoming students must meet or exceed WVHEPC Series 21 minimum test scores: MATH ACT score of 19, MATH SAT score of 510, Accuplacer QAS 250, or Accuplacer arithmetic test 85