TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics

Description
This course emphasizes the contextualization and applications of mathematics specific to fields of study in manufacturing and trades. This is accomplished through use of examples and exercises explaining the use of math in disciplines such as construction, plumbing, auto mechanics, electronics, CAD/drafting, tool and die and more. Areas of study incorporate fractions, Scientific Notation, percentages, ratios, proportions, direct and inverse variation, formulas and their transpositions, linear systems and equations, and quadratic equations.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, A.A.A.S., Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S., Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Machine Tool Certificate, Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S., Tooling and Manufacturing Technology, A.A.A.S., Tooling and Manufacturing Technology Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply computational skills using fractional, decimal and various number notations (i.e., scientific and engineering notation).

2. Convert units of measurements used in various industrial settings.

3. Apply a process to select formulas and use them to solve problems in electronics, manufacturing and industrial applications.

4. Compare and contrast proportional relationships (direct, inverse or other) involved in simple machines.

5. Solve single-variable mathematical problems with industrial applications.

6. Solve two-variable simultaneous mathematical problems with industrial applications.

7. Compute problems involving quadratic/exponential relationships with industrial applications.

8. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

9. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Course Outline:
I. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

II. Apply the rules for order of operations.

III. Find the area and volume of geometric figures.

IV. Evaluate formulas.

V. Prime factorization of whole numbers.

VI. Use conversion factors to change from one unit to another within the U.S. system of weights and measures.

VII. Round numbers.

VIII. Apply the percent concept: percent, decimal, and fraction.

IX. Solve application problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimal fractions and percents.

X. Find powers and roots of numbers using a scientific calculator.

XI. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers

XII. Scientific and Engineering Notation

XIII. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

XIX. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Polynomials

XX. Equations with Parentheses and Fractions

XXI. Applications Involving Equations

XXII. Formulas: Substituting Data into Formulas, Reciprocal Formulas

XXIII. Ratios, proportions, direct and inverse variation

XXIV. Graphing Linear Equations

XXV. The Slope of a Line

XXVI. The Equation of a Line

XXVII. Solving Pairs of Linear Equations by Graphing, Addition, and Substitution

XXVIII. Applications Involving Pairs of Linear Equations

XXIX. Factoring Algebraic Expressions

XXX. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring and the Quadratic Formula

XXXI. Graphs of Quadratic Equations

XXXII. Imaginary Numbers

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Instructional lecture-based: 50-70%

Practice, assessment and testing: 30-50%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
Yes
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101577
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 25
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Allegan County Tech Center, Byron Center High School, Heartlands Institute of Technology, Tri County High School
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: TE
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (08/01/2019)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Bachelor’s degree in related field with 4000 hours of experience.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20240301T12:10:09
Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029