Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Manufacturing Math

 Title Abbreviation:   MANUFACTURING MATH

 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    127

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    279998

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Applies the mathematical concepts taught in WMATH 100 to a manufacturing specific context. Focuses on basic statistics, trigonometry and summation notation.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: WMATH 100 with a "C-" or higher or concurrent enrollment.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Preform estimates specific to manufacturing problems.
  2. Apply measuring skills and convert between metric and imperial measurements.
  3. Apply mathematical problems solving techniques, including solving linear equations.
  4. Explain basic statistical analysis tools and concepts.
  5. Utilize spreadsheet software to solve industry specific problems.
  6. Interpret summation notation.
  7. Solve basic trigonometric unknowns as applied to CAD/CAM/CNC programming.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Ratios, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  2. Estimation techniques.
  3. Imperial and metric measurement systems.
  4. Equations and formulas.
  5. Ratio and proportion.
  6. Applied geometry.
  7. Applied trigonometry.
  8. Introduction to statistics.
  9. Summation notation.