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rev.11/25/03
MAT 101 - General Mathematics
Emphasizes mathematical skills that can be applied to the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include: properties of numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, measurement and conversion, exponents and radicals, and geometric and technical formulas. Class includes lectures, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
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Competency
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Properties of Numbers |
Class |
5 |
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Fractions |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Decimals |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Percents |
Credit |
5 |
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Ratio and Proportion |
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Measurement and Conversion |
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Exponents and Radicals |
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Geometric and Technical Formulas |
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Prerequisite: |
MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels. |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
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PROPERTIES OF
NUMBERS
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5 |
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Whole Numbers |
Identify prime and composite numbers. |
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Solve whole number problems using mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisions and powers. |
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FRACTIONS |
10 |
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Definitions of fractions |
Define a fraction. |
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Identify proper, improper, and mixed fractions. |
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Equivalent fractions |
Solve problems relating to equivalent fractions. |
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Mathematical operations using fractions |
Solve problems requiring multiplication, division, addition and subtraction of fractions. |
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DECIMALS |
5 |
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Perform mathematical operations using decimals. |
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Solve problems using decimals, scientific notation, and powers of ten. |
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Conversion of decimal to fraction and fraction to decimal. |
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Powers of ten. |
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PERCENTS |
5 |
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Work problems using percents dealing with mixtures and interests. |
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Conversion between fractions and decimals. |
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Base-rate-part problems. |
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Mixture and interest. |
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RATIO AND PROPORTIONS |
5 |
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Construct and solve problems involving ratios and proportions. |
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Identify, set up, and solve proportion problems. |
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MEASUREMENT AND CONVERSION |
5 |
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Solve problems and applications in measurement and conversion. |
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Use dimensioning. |
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Use dimensioning. |
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EXPONENTS AND RADICALS |
5 |
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Apply laws of exponents to simplify complex exponent expressions. |
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Find roots and numbers. |
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GEOMETRIC AND TECHNICAL FORMULAS |
5 |
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Identify basic two and three dimensional figures. |
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Find the areas of rectangular and circular figures. |
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Solve for volumes of cubes, rectangular solids, and right circular cylinders. |
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Identify, measure, and solve problems using angles. |
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Evaluate technical formulas. |
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Suggested Resources |
Aufmann, R.N. & Barker, V.C. (latest edition) Basic College Mathematics, Boston: Houghton Mifflin
http://www.hmco.com/
Barker,
J., et al. (latest edition) Arithmetic (4th edition or later)
Philadelphia: Saunders
http://www.saunderscollege.com/
Carman,
R.A., & Saunders, H.M. (latest edition) Mathematics for the Trades: A
guided
http://www.prenhall.com/
Keedy,
M.L., & Bittinger, M.L. (latest edition) Basic Mathematics
(5th edition or latest)
http://www2.awl.com/corp/
National Center for Construction Education and Research
(latest edition). NCCER: Core
http://www.prenhall.com/
Streeter, J., & Alexander, G. (latest edition) Basic
Mathematical Skills (2nd ed. or latest)
http://www.bookstore.mcgraw-hill.com/
Wise, A. (latest edition). Basic Mathematics: Skills, allocations, and problem solving, (2nd ed. or latest) San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
http://www.hbcollege.com/
Yamato, Y., & Cordon, M.J. (latest edition). Mastering Mathematical Concepts. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
http://www.hbcollege.com/