I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Applied Mathematics
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MATH 1500
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course provides an overview of foundational topics in mathematics. These topics include at least six of the following: numerical properties, percent calculations, calculator usage, problem-solving, estimation, data conversions, real number system, geometry, ratios and proportions, statistics and trigonometry.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MATH 1500 - Applied Mathematics
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MATH 1500 - Applied Mathematics
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Written
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Communication Art & Design, AAS & Diploma
Machine Tool Technology, Diploma
Diesel & Heavy Equipment and Repair, Diploma
Marine & Small Engines, Diploma
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
Non-Transferrable General Education Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Use multi-step problem-solving methods to solve industry-based problems. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Use appropriate technology for measurement and problem-solving. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Clearly express mathematical ideas in writing
- Apply problem-solving skills
- Identify formulas used in industry
- Use industry formulas and conversions
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Calculator Usage
- Entering fractional values
- Converting decimal / fractional values
- Find missing dimensions on basic prints
- Measurement Devices
- Identify measurement devices used in industry
- Take readings from each device
- Demonstrate use of measurement devices
- Ratio & Proportions
- Solve industry related problems
- Industry conversions
- Convert customary units into industry-related units
- Using Formulas
- Use formulas from industry to solve problems
- Determine proper use of formulas
- Rearrange formulas for determining missing information
- Percentages
- Review tax implications
- Calculate customer billing
- Calculate increase / decrease
- Geometry
- Apply geometric concepts to industry-related problems
- Trigonometry
- Solve basic trig functions
- Use trig to find missing dimensions
- Find points of tangency on prints
- Projects
- Use measurement devices and formulas to complete a industry-related project.
- Statistics
- Identify data display types
- Identify mean, median, mode