5.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with relevant theory and skills in solving practical, industrially based, trade-related mathematical problems. Topics of instruction will include, but will not be limited to, calculating arithmetic expressions involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion, and percentages. The appropriate use of English/metric conversions, exponents, square roots, basic graph interpretation, and basic algebraic expression (formulas) manipulation will be presented. Emphasis is placed on providing the student with a problem-solving methodology applicable to new and future mathematical concepts. An introduction to the use of trigonometry for the solution of right and oblique triangles will also be included.
Prerequisite:
PLB 101