COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Prerequisites:
MAT 070 or satisfactory score on placement test and Enrollment in the Optical
Apprentice Certificate program
Corequisites: None
This course covers the arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry necessary
to evaluate
optical formulas. Topics include signed arithmetic , evaluation and solution of
equations, use of
the calculator, and basic trigonometric functions. Upon completion, students
should be able to
evaluate formulas as used in opticianry courses. This course is intended for a
certificate program.
Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3. Semester Hours Credit, 3.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
With at least 77% competency, the student will demonstrate the following:
a. Convert measurement numbers within the English and metric systems and between
the two
systems.
b. Perform arithmetic operations with signed numbers.
c. Use algebraic terminology and perform operations with algebraic expressions.
d. Solve linear equations .
e. Use linear equations to solve application problems.
f. Calculate ratios , solve proportions, and use proportions to solve practical
application
problems.
g. Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
h. Find the values of the trigonometric functions.
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION:
I. The metric system of measurement
A. The English and the metric systems
B.The metric system
II.Signed numbers
A. Negative numbers
B. Addition and subtraction of signed numbers
C. Multiplication of signed numbers
D. Division of signed numbers
E. Order of operations
III. Introduction to algebra
A. Literal numbers
B. Algebraic terms and definitions
C. Grouping symbols and grouping
IV. Simple equations
A. Basic ideas about equations
B. Solving first-degree equations in one variable
C. Solving application problems using first-degree equations in one variable
V. Fractional equations and formulas
A. Fractional equations
B. Literal equations: formulas
C. Evaluation of formulas
VI. Ratio and proportion
A. Ratio
B. Proportion
C. Proportion applications
VII. Right triangle trigonometry
A. The right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem
B. Definitions of the trigonometric ratios
C. Values of the trigonometric functions
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
Christopher, John. Introductory Technical Mathematics. 2ed. Prentice Hall, 1991.
Scientific calculator
STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological,
or learning
disability are encouraged to request assistance from a disability services
counselor within the
first two weeks of class. Likewise , students who potentially require emergency
medical attention
due to any chronic health condition are encouraged to disclose this information
to a disability
services counselor within the first two weeks of class. Counselors can be
contacted by calling
686-3652 or by visiting the Student Development Office in the Phail Wynn Jr.
Student Services
Center, room 1309.
