MATH 1050 Mathematics for Technical Careers
Course Information
| Course Number | MATH 1050 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Mathematics for Technical Careers |
| Description | This course develops a number of mathematical tools required of various technical fields. It covers certain applied aspects of algebra, trigonometry and geometry. More specifically, you will learn how to solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of linear equations, evaluate and use the six trigonometric functions in computing triangle results, and apply geometric concepts to the measurement of both two dimensional and three dimensional objects. |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: A score of at least 56 on the Arithmetic portion of the Accuplacer test.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Express algebraic concepts accurately in symbolic form
- Manipulate algebraic expressions according to the properties of real numbers
- Visualize key geometric figures and relationships
- Compute geometric quantities
- Define the function concept clearly and accurately
- Visualize a function by its graph
- Derive the six trigonometric functions from triangle considerations
- Solve right triangle problems using trigonometry
- Generalize methods for solving simultaneous linear equations
- Factor algebraic expressions
- Expand algebraic expressions
- Solve quadratic equations
- Model real-world behavior of quadratics functions
- Extend the trigonometric functions to circles
- Model real-world problems with radian measurement of angles
- Define vectors and vector algebra
- Combine vectors to creat sums
- Apply trigonometry to oblique triangles
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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