Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Professional Technical Applied Math

 Title Abbreviation:   PROF/TECH APPLIED MATH

 Department:    WMATH

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    270101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

This course is non-transferable and for professional/technical students only. Basic mathematics used in several occupational clusters. Estimation, effective calculator usage and practical problem solving techniques explored. Opportunities for variable student pacing may be provided.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MATH 96 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate test score.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

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. Solve problems involving integers, fractions, and decimal numbers.
  2. Use estimation as problem-solving strategies and to check the reasonableness of calculated results.
  3. Take measurement and make conversions between the English and the metric measurement systems.
  4. Solve practical problems involving linear equations in one unknown.
  5. Solve practical problems involving direct and inverse variation.
  6. Recognize and explain the difference between linear and non-linear equations.
  7. Solve practical problems involving roots and radicals.
  8. Solve practical problems involving quadratics and exponential notation.
  9. Solve problems involving selected topics from: applied geometry (perimeters, areas, volumes), consumer math (bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest), or business math (depreciation, time-value-of-money calculations).
  10. Demonstrate an appreciation for the contributions and uses of mathematics by various cultures.
  11. Understand how mathematics is used in other fields and occupations.
  12. Use basic mathematical skills to solve practical problems arising in several occupational clusters.
  13. Be able to operate a calculator effectively to solve the kinds of problems found in the occupational cluster.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Quantify

Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Course Contents

  1. Review of basic operations on integers, fractions, and decimals, and percents.
  2. Estimation techniques
  3. English and metric measurement systems: conversion of weights and measures
  4. Equations and formulas: substitution and practical applications
  5. Ratio and proportion: percent, proportion, direct and inverse variation
  6. Non-linear equations: exponents and radicals
  7. Applied geometry: basic problems involving perimeter, area, and volume of common geometric shapes.
  8. Consumer math: bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest.
  9. Business math: depreciation, present value, future value, and loan amortization.
  10. Calculator techniques for solving the kinds of problems encountered within the occupational cluster