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MTH 085 - Applied Geometry for Technicians |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2023
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Determine angle measurements in drawings involving triangles, parallel lines, and central angles 2. Use a protractor appropriately 3. Name basic shapes and describe their properties 4. Determine what folds up into a simple 3D shape 5. Apply properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles 6. Utilize the US Customary and metric system of units for length, area, volume, and weight 7. Use unit analysis to convert measurements including square and cubic units 8. Use conversion charts to convert measurements 9. Apply densities to determine weight or volume 10.Calculate perimeters, areas, volumes, and surface areas of geometric shapes 11.Evaluate formulas related to geometric measure 12. Solve applied ratio and proportion problems 13. Apply properties of similar triangles to find lengths 14. Apply properties of right triangles and use the Pythagorean Theorem 15. Apply trigonometric ratios to determine angles and lengths in right triangles 16. Apply the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines (Optional) 17. Solve application problems involving geometry and measurement appropriate to technical fields 18. Simplify elementary algebraic expressions 19. Solve elementary algebraic equations and formulas 20. Communicate problem-solving steps clearly, particularly in graphics and writing Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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