Course Descriptions
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Mathematics (MATH)
181 Mecomtronics College Algebra and Trigonometry I
3 hours lecture, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES: Math skill level 50, or completion of Mathematics 96,
Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is the first semester of a four-semester sequence in applied
College Algebra and Trigonometry, and Applied Technical Calculus.
Students are expected to apply the mathematical problem solving techniques
developed in this course in the real world situations presented and
discussed in the Mecomtronics technology and science courses. Topics
include the algebra of functions, graphing algebraic functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions, linear systems of equations,
matrices and matrix operations, trigonometric functions and their graphs,
trigonometric identities, complex numbers, vector algebra, descriptive
statistics , an introduction to series and summation notation, an
introduction to Boolean algebra and symbolic logic, and the use of the
graphing calculator to solve application problems. This course is
intended solely for the students enrolled in the first semester
Mecomtronics Computer Technology program. This course is
transferable to CSU. (FT)
182
Mecomtronics College Algebra and Trigonometry II
3 hours lecture, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 181, Mecomtronics College Algebra and
Trigonometry I, with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is the second semester of a four-semester sequence in applied
College Algebra and Trigonometry, and applied Technical Calculus.
Students are expected to implement the mathematical problem solving
techniques developed in this course in the real world situations presented
and discussed in the Mecomtronics technology and science courses.
Topics covered are a continuation of the topics introduced in Mecomtronics
Math 181. Topics include applications of exponential and logarithmic
functions, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric
functions, Riemann sums, polynomial approximations of special
transcendental functions, vector algebra, spherical and cylindrical
coordinates, conic sections, the binomial theorem, an introduction to
Boolean algebra and symbolic logic, and the use of the graphing calculator
to solve application problems. This course is intended solely for
the students enrolled in the second semester Mecomtronics Computer
Technology program. This course is transferable to CSU. (FT)
183 Mecomtronics Calculus I
3 hours lecture, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics182, Mecomtronics College Algebra and
Trigonometry II, with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is the third semester of a four-semester sequence in applied
College Algebra and Trigonometry, and applied Technical Calculus.
Students are expected to apply the mathematical problem solving techniques
developed in this course in the real world situations presented and
discussed in the Mecomtronics technology and science courses. The topics
include limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and
transcendental functions, an introduction to multivariable functions and
their partial derivatives, Riemann sums, integration by substitution and
by parts, separable and linear first order differential equations,
applications in technology and physic, and the use of the graphing
calculator to solve application problems. This course is intended solely
for the students enrolled in the third semester Mecomtronics Computer
Technology program. See your counselor for the transferability of this
course. (FT) Transfer Credit: CSU.
184
Mecomtronics Calculus II
3 hours lecture, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 183, Mecomtronics Calculus I, with a
grade of “C” or better.
This course is the fourth semester of a four-semester sequence in applied
College Algebra and Trigonometry, and Applied Technical Calculus.
Students are expected to apply analytical reading and mathematical problem
solving techniques developed in this course in real world situations
presented and discussed in the Mecomtronics technology and science
courses. The topics include Taylor series, Fourier series, techniques of
multivariable calculus including partial derivatives, multiple integrals,
line and surface integrals, applications in physics and technology of
vector calculus theorems, first and second order differential equations,
variation of parameters, and Laplace Transforms. A strong emphasis is
placed on calculus applications in the engineering technology field. This
course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the fourth semester
Mecomtronics Computer Technology program. See your counselor for the
transferability of this course. (FT) Transfer Credit: CSU.
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