SYLLABUS DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 02/2013 CIP CODE: 46.0302 SEMESTER: COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER: Electrical Math ELET0120 CREDIT HOURS: 3 INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE LOCATION: OFFICE HOURS: TELEPHONE: EMAIL: KCKCC issued email accounts are the official means for electronically communicating with our students. PREREQUISITE (S): Math Assessment Test REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: Please check with the KCKCC TEC bookstore, http://www.kckccbookstore.com, for the required texts for your particular class. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is the first of a two-semester sequence that will introduce the mathematical skills and concepts necessary in technical work. It will focus on the basics of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their applications. Topics will include operations with polynomials, linear equations, systems of equations and right triangle trigonometry.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: A variety of instructional methods may be used depending on content area. These include but are not limited to: lecture, multimedia, cooperative/collaborative learning, labs and demonstrations, projects and presentations, speeches, debates, panels, conferencing, performances, and learning experiences outside the classroom. Methodology will be selected to best meet student needs. COURSE OUTLINE: I. The Real Number System Describe the properties of the real number system. A. Use the order of operations for the real number system to simplify mathematical expressions. B. Simplify expressions involving exponents and radicals. C. Determine the number of significant digits in a number. D. Use the concepts of scientific notation and rounding appropriately in computation. E. Convert between scientific notation and standard notation. F. Evaluate algebraic expressions. II. III. IV. Basic Algebra Skills A. Compute sums and differences of polynomials. B. Compute products of polynomials. C. Compute quotients of polynomials. D. Solve linear equations; solve formulas for a particular variable. E. Define ratio and proportion. F. Solve a proportion for a missing term. Basic Geometry Skills A. Define parallel lines and angles formed by a transversal; use these concepts to determine unknown angles. B. Classify triangles. C. Calculate area and perimeter of polygons. D. Calculate area and circumference of circles. E. Calculate volume and surface area of geometric solids. Functions and Graphs A. Define relations and functions; use function notation. B. Calculate sums, differences, products, and compositions of functions. C. Plot points on the rectangular coordinate system. D. Graph straight lines.
V. Basic Trigonometry A. Define angle measurement for degree and radian measure. B. Define the basic trig functions. C. Solve right triangles for missing parts by using trig functions. EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES: A. The student will be able to simplify numerical and algebraic expressions. 1. Apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions 2. Work with function notation B. The student will be able to solve equations. 1. Solve first-degree equations in one variable 2. Solve first-degree systems in two and three variables 3. Apply equation solving skills to practical situations C. The student will be able to graph equations. 1. Graph simple equations by plotting points 2. Graph linear equations to solve systems D. The student will be able to use basic geometry. 1. Apply appropriate formulas to geometric applications 2. Determine the values of geometric functions 3. Solve right triangles and their applications. E. The student will be able to use basic trigonometry. 1. Solve for degree and radian measure. 2. Apply appropriate formulas. CORE COMPETENCIES: Upon successful completion of this course: The student will be able to simplify numerical and algebraic expressions. 1. The student will be able to achieve this outcome by applying the laws of exponents to simplify expressions. 2. The student will be able to simplify expressions of exponents and radicals. 3. The student will be able to determine the number of significant digits in a number.
4. The student will be able to use scientific notations and rounding in computations. 5. The student will be able to convert scientific notation and standard notations. 6. The student will be able to evaluate algebraic expressions. The student will be able to solve equations. 7. The student will be able to solve first-degree equations in one variable. 8. The student will be able to solve first-degree systems in two and three variables. 9. The student will be able to apply equation solving skills to practical situations. 10. The student will be able to define ratio and proportions. 11. The student will be able to solve a proportion for a missing term. 12. The student will be able to solve formulas for a particular variable. The student will be able to graph equations. 13. The student will be able to graph simple equations by plotting points. 14. The student will be able to graph linear equations to solve systems. 15. The student will be able to plot points on the rectangular coordinate systems. 16. The student will be able to calculate sums and differences of graphs. 17. The student will be able to define relations and functions. The student will be able to use basic geometry. 18. The student will be able to apply formulas to geometric applications. 19. The student will be able to define parallel lines and angles formed by transveresal.. 20. The student will be able to solve right triangles and their applications. 21. The student will be able to calculate area and perimeter. 22. The student will be able to calculate area and circumference. 23. The student will be able to calculate volume and surface area of geometric solids. 24. The student will be able to classify triangles. The student will be able to use basic trigonometry. 25. The student will be able to define basic trigonometry functions. 26. The student will be able to solve right triangles for missing parts. 27. The student will be able to define angle measurement for degree and radian measure. ASSESSMENT OF LEARNER OUTCOMES: Student progress is evaluated by means that include, but limited to exams, written assignments, and class participation. SPECIAL NOTES: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student's progress. However, this syllabus is not intended to be a legal contract. Questions regarding the syllabus are welcome anytime.
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