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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Mathematics 110B
Course Description and Outline


MATH 110B: Shop Mathematics


2007-2008
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Mathematics
Academic Division Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Covers fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurement, geometry, and briefly, the fundamentals of algebra and right triangle trigonometry.
II : Course Objectives

Covers fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurement, geometry, and briefly, the fundamentals of algebra, and right triangle trigonometry.

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:

  1. add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals, with applications to drawings, using a calculator.
  2. calculate areas and volumes of common geometric figures.
  3. solve proportions.
  4. solve percent problems.
  5. add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed numbers and solve simple linear equations.
  6. work with angles and know the geometric principles for triangles and other common polygons, including the Pythagorean theorem.
  7. compute arc length and angles of circles.
  8. calculate angles and sides of right triangles using trigonometry.
  9. apply right triangle trigonometry to solving simple and complex practical machine problems.

If time permits, also

  1. use the laws of sines and cosines to solve practical machine problems.

If time permits, also

  1. determine the hole locations (x, y) of two dimensional part drawings using absolute positioning.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

General Education Mission: Math 110B satisfies the following student learning outcomes of General Education.

1) can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.
2) have problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills.

This course addresses two of the bullets under the primary goal of the college mission statement:

1) it provides instruction that contributes to a student's abilities to think critically and solve problems; to reason mathematically and apply computational skills;

2) it is tailored to meet the mathematical needs of students in machining or construction or other related fields, so that they will acquire the mathematical knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their professional lives and advance in their careers.

Program Mission for AGS degree: know the subject matter appropriate to their fields of study.

Sections II and III were prepared on December 1, 2007. Please contact the Science, Mathematics & Engineering division for more information.
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