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College Technical Mathematics 2

Description

Topics include: vectors; trigonometric functions and their graphs; identities; exponential and
logarithmic
functions and equations; radical equations; equations with rational exponents;
dimension of a circle; velocity; sine and cosine graphs; complex numbers in polar and rectangular
form; trigonometric equations; conic sections ; and analysis of statistical data. Emphasis will be on
the application of skills to technical problems. CrLf

Types of Instruction

Instruction Type Contact Hours Credits
Classroom Presentation 72 4

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of College Technical Mathematics 1 (10-804-115) with a grade of C or
better
OR College Technical Mathematics 1B (10-804-114) with a grade of C or better
OR appropriate placement score

Exit Learning Outcomes

External Standards

AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF TWO YEAR COLLEGES STANDARDS
STANDARDS FOR CONTENT
Standard C-2: Symbolism and Algebra CrLfStudents will translate problem situations into their
symbolic representations and use those representations to solve problems. CrLf

Standard C-1:
Number Sense CrLfStudents will perform arithmetic operations, as well as reason
and draw conclusions from numerical information . CrLf

Standard C-4:
Function CrLfStudents will demonstrate understanding of the concept of function
by several means (verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically) and incorporate it as a
central theme into their use of mathematics. CrLf

Standard C-3:
Geometry CrLfStudents will develop a spatial and measurement sense. CrLf
STANDARDS FOR INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT

Standard I-1:
Problem Solving Students will engage in substantial mathematical problem solving.

Standard I-2: Modeling Students will learn mathematics through modeling real-world situations.

Standard I-3:
Reasoning CrLfStudents will expand their mathematical reasoning skills as they
develop convincing mathematical arguments. CrLf

Standard I-4
: Connecting With Other Disciplines CrLfStudents will develop the view that
mathematics is a growing discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its
connections to other disciplines. CrLf

Standard I-5:
Communicating CrLfStudents will acquire the ability to read, write, listen to, and
speak mathematics. CrLf

Standard I-6:
Using Technology CrLfStudents will use appropriate technology to enhance their
mathematical thinking and understanding and to solve mathematical problems and judge the
reasonableness of their results. CrLf

Standard I-7:
Developing Mathematical Power CrLfStudents will engage in rich experiences that
encourage independent, nontrivial exploration in mathematics, develop and reinforce tenacity and
confidence in their abilities to use mathematics, and inspire them to pursue the study of
mathematics and related disciplines. CrLf

Competencies

A. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions You will demonstrate your competence:
 A.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 A.1. graph exponential functions
 A.2. graph logarithmic functions
 A.3. relate logarithmic functions to its inverse function
 A.4. graph functions on logarithmic or semi-logarithmic scales
 A.5. apply skill to technical problems
 A.6. utilize appropriate technology
 A.7. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

B. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations
You will demonstrate your competence:

 B.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 B.1. solve exponential equations
 B.2. solve logarithmic equations
 B.3. solve applied problems involving exponential or logarithmic equations, such as growth and decay
 B.4. utilize appropriate technology
 B.5. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

C. Perform operations with exponents and radicals
You will demonstrate your competence:

 C.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 
C.1. evaluate an expression containing rational powers on numbers with rational roots
 C.2. convert between rational powers and radical notation
 C.3. simplify radical expressions

D. Solve equations with radicals and rational exponents
You will demonstrate your competence:

 D.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 D.1. convert between radical and fractional exponent form
 D.2. solve radical equations involving one variable
 D.3. solve equations with fractional exponents
 D.4. verify solutions by substitution into the original equation
 D.5. apply skill to technical problems
 D.6. utilize appropriate technology
 D.7. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

E. Use formulas involving radicals and exponents
You will demonstrate your competence:

 E.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 
E.1. choose formula when appropriate
 E.2. identify unknown value(s)
 E.3. relate the given values to the variables in the formula formed after given values
are substituted into a formula that includes radical expressions
 E.4. transform a formula by isolating a variable which is contained in a radical expression
 E.5. solve equations formed after given values are substituted into a formula that includes radical expressions
 E.6. apply skill to technical problems
 E.7. utilize appropriate technology
 E.8. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

F. Calculate unknown dimensions as related to a circle
You will demonstrate your competence:

 F.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 F.1. calculate the length of a circular arc, given the radius and central angle
 F.2. calculate the central angle and the chord depth, given the radius and chord length of a circle
 F.3. calculate the area of a sector of a circle, given the radius and central angle
 F.4. calculate the area of a segment of a circle, given the radius, central angle, and area of sector to which the segment belongs
 F.5. calculate the length of a chord, given the radius and the angle between the chord and a tangent at one end of the chord
 F.6. calculate the angle between two tangents, given the radius of a circle and the length of the segments attached to the circle
 F.7. apply skill to technical problems
 F.8. utilize appropriate technology
 F.9. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

G. Solve rotational, linear, and angular velocity problems
You will demonstrate your competence:

 G.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 G.1. calculate the linear velocity of a point on the circumference of a wheel, given
either the diameter or radius and the angular velocity
 G.2. calculate the angular velocity of a point on the circumference of a wheel when
given either the diameter or radius and the linear velocity
 G.3. convert between radians over time and revolutions over time
 G.4. apply skill to technical problems
 G.5. utilize appropriate technology
 G.6. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the
solution, solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision,
solution is labeled with appropriate units)

H. Perform operations with vectors
You will demonstrate your competence:

 H.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 H.1. determine the resultant of two or more vectors
 H.2. resolve vectors by components
 H.3. apply skill to technical problems
 H.4. utilize appropriate technology
 H.5. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

I. Perform arithmetic operations using complex numbers in both polar and rectangular forms
You will demonstrate your competence:

 I.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 I.1. add , subtract, multiply, and divide in rectangular form
 I.2. multiply and divide in polar form
 I.3. apply skill to technical problems
 I.4. utilize appropriate technology
 I.5. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

J. Relate complex (rectangular) notation to polar notation
You will demonstrate your competence:

 J.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 J.1. convert between polar and rectangular form
 J.2. use the quadratic equation to find non-real solutions
 J.3. apply skill to technical problems
 J.4. utilize appropriate technology
 J.5. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

J. Relate complex (rectangular) notation to polar notation
You will demonstrate your competence:

 J.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 J.1. convert between polar and rectangular form
 J.2. use the quadratic equation to find non-real solutions
 J.3. apply skill to technical problems
 J.4. utilize appropriate technology
 J.5. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

L. Graph sine/cosine waves
You will demonstrate your competence:

 L.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 L.1. plot a graph of sine/cosine wave from an equation
 L.2. plot a graph of sine/cosine wave given the amplitude, frequency, and phase shift
 L.3. apply skill to technical problems
 L.4. utilize appropriate technology
 L.5. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

M. Solve trigonometric equations
You will demonstrate your competence:

 M.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 M.1. manipulate identities
 M.2. factor trigonometric expressions
 M.3. write a trigonometric expression in terms of sine and cosine
 M.4. solve trigonometric equations with multiple solutions
 M.5. apply skill to technical problems
 M.6. utilize appropriate technology
 M.7. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the
solution, solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision,
solution is labeled with appropriate units)

N. Analyze the equations of conic sections and their graphs
You will demonstrate your competence:

 N.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 N.1. determine, by inspection, whether a given second-degree equation represents a
circle, ellipse, parabola , or hyperbola
 N.2. write the equation of a circle, ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola from given information
 N.3. construct a graph of any of the conic sections from equation(s)
 N.4. apply skill to technical problems
 N.5. utilize appropriate technology
 N.6. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problem-solving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the solution,
solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision, solution
is labeled with appropriate units)

O. Analyze data statistically
You will demonstrate your competence:

 O.1. in an oral, written, or graphic product
Criteria: Performance will be satisfactory when you:
 O.1. calculate measures of central tendency
 O.2. calculate measures of dispersion
 O.3. construct a graph that describes data
 O.4. interpret data in terms of statistics
 O.5. apply skill to technical problems
 O.6. utilize appropriate technology
 O.7. apply the process for solving technical problems according to the problemsolving
criteria (i.e. you show work in a clear and logical manner, you verify the
solution, solution is within stated range and reflects appropriate accuracy or precision,
solution is labeled with appropriate units)

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