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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    42

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Designed to reinforce the necessity and importance of the correct and efficient use of mathematics for the carpentry trade. Begins by practicing various mathematical computations using basic non-calculator methods, and will expand with the use of basic and Construction Master� calculators. Utilize the same mathematics for layout applications in the lab.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, whole numbers and decimal numbers with and without the use of a calculator.
2. Figure areas and volumes for square, rectangular, round and various polygons. Figure angles and sides for right triangles, and other polygons.
3. Layout various shapes and sizes of projects: (rafters, stairs, arcs, ellipses, buildings, and polygons).
4. Utilize both standard and Construction Master Calculators for many math applications.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Arithmetic functions for fractions, whole numbers and decimal numbers with and without the use of a calculator.
2. Areas and volumes for square, rectangular, round and various polygons. Angles and sides for right triangles, and other polygons.
3. Various shapes and sizes of projects: (rafters, stairs, arcs, ellipses, buildings, and polygons).
4. Both standard and Construction Master Calculators for many math applications.