MATH 53 - Technical-Occupational Mathematics

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: MATH 20B & C & D OR placement in MATH 50

Basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to shop problems. Intended for students in Technical-Occupational programs. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of Math 53, the student will be able to:

  • Solve applied word and diagrammed problems
  • Read, interpret and draw bar, line, and circle graphs
  • Determine the precision, accuracy, and number of significant digits of measurement numbers
  • Perform arithmetic operations with English and metric units
  • Read measurements on an English rule, metric rule, Verneir caliper, micrometer, and various meters
  • Solve formulas by substituting numbers for letters and word statements
  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute powers and roots of signed numbers
  • Simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide algebraic expressions
  • Evaluate expressions using scientific notation
  • Solve simple and complex equations
  • Solve ratio and proportion problems
  • Convert, add, subtract, multiply and divide angles in degrees-minutes-seconds
  • Determine angle values in geometric figures by applying theorems of vertical, alternate-interior, and corresponding angles
  • Compute unknown sides of a right triangle by using the Pythagorem Theorem
  • Compute lengths of sides of similar polygons
  • Compute perimeters and areas of common polygons and of more complex figures that consist of two or more common polygons.
  • Compute volumes of prisms and pyramids
  • Solve right triangle problems using trigonometry

In general, the course is designed to provide the student with the basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric skills needed in working with formulas and simple equations, geometric figures, areas, volumes, proportions, and the metric system of measurement.