NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS
Course Prefix & Number: TECM1301 Section Number: 330 Term Code: 146T
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Math skills applicable to industrial occupations. Includes fraction and decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage, and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion application.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Course Type:
- Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
- WECM Course
Name of Instructor: Dale Keith Roberts
Campus/Office Location: Gainesville, CTC
Telephone Number: 940 668 4272 X 4415
E-mail Address: dkroberts@nctc.edu
Office Hours: MTW 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, RF 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Darrell Smith
Office Location: CTC2110
Telephone Number: 940-668-7731, x4426
E-mail Address: ddsmith@nctc.edu
REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Introductory Technical Mathematics 7th Edition John C. Peterson and Robert D. Smith
ISBN-13: 978-1-337-39767-4
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements Graded Course Elements Percentage or Points Values
4 Section 1: Fundamentals of General Mathematics
Unit 1: Whole Numbers
Unit 2: Common Fractions
Unit 3: Decimal Fractions
Unit 4: Ratio and Proportions
Unit 5: Per-cents
Unit 6: Signed Numbers
Exam 1: Units 1-6
These 3 quizzes will be the basis for Exam 1
4 Section 2: Measurement
Unit 7: Precision Accuracy and Tolerance
Unit 8: Customary Measurement Units
Unit 9: Metric Measurement Units
Unit 10: Steel rules and Vernier Calipers
Unit 11: Micrometers
Exam 2: Units 7-11
These 3 quizzes will be the basis for Exam 2
5 Section 3: Fundamentals of Algebra
Unit 12: Introduction to Algebra
Unit 13: Basic Algebraic Operations
Basic and Applied Algebra
Chapter 10 Signed Numbers and Operations
Work all five practice problems in chapter 10
Take the Test Your Skills quiz at the end of chapter 10
( You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter)
Chapter 11 Introduction to Algebra
Work all eight practice problems in chapter 11
Take the Test Your Skills quiz at the end of chapter 11
(You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter)
Chapter 12, Algebraic Equations and Inequalities
Work all eight practice problems in chapter 12
Take the Test Your Skill quiz at the end of chapter 12
(You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter)
Chapter 13, Graphs of linear Equations and Inequalities
Work all three practice problems in chapter 13
Take the Test Your Skill quiz at the end of chapter 13
( You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter)
Chapter 14, Solving Problems with Algebra
Work the one practice problem in chapter 14
Take the Test Your Skills quiz at the end of chapter 14
(You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter) The five tests will be averaged for a grade for this section. This section will count for 20% of the final grade
3 Part 4
Chapter 15, Applied Trigonometry
Work all three practice problems in chapter 15
Take the Test Your Skills quiz at the end of chapter 15
( You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter)
Chapter 16, Scientific and Engineering Notation
Work the two practice problems in chapter 16
Take the Test Your Skill quiz at the end of chapter 16
(You must pass this quiz before moving on to the next chapter)
Chapter 17, Introduction to Estimating
Work all five practice problems in chapter 17
Take the Test Your Skills quiz at the end of chapter 17
(You must pass this quiz to complete chapter 17)
The three tests will be averaged for a grade for this section. This section will count for 20% of the final grade.
1 Final exam, this exam is over
Part 1, Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
Part 2, Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9
Part 3, Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14
Part 4, Chapter 15, 16 and 17 This final exam will count for 20% of the final grade
END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)
Student Learning Outcome
Convert between decimals and fractions
Use measuring tools
Calculate ratios and proportions in a technical application
Transpose linear equations to solve for unknown
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
Topic General Description of Subject Matter
Solving Word Problems with Numbers Place values of whole numbers, General procedures for solving work problems, word problems using addition, word problems using subtraction, work problems using multiplication, work problems using addition, word problems using combination arithmetic.
Fractions Reading fractions, value of fractions, changing fractions from one form to another, equivalent fractions, addition of fractions, subtraction of fractions, multiplications of fractions, division of fractions, summary of rules.
Decimal fractions Value of decimal numbers, significant figures and rounding, addition and subtraction of decimal numbers, multiplication and division of decimal numbers, converting decimals and fractions.
Percentage Relationship of percentage to fractions and decimals, solving basic percent problems, percent tolerance.
Graphs Line graphs and bar graphs, circle graphs
Units of Measure Categories of measurement, converting units, converting between US conventional and SI metric, arithmetic with denominate numbers, arithmetic with compound denominate numbers, converting compound and single units.
Reading tools of measurement US conventional rules, SI metric rules, triangular drafting scales, mechanical engineers scale, micrometers, electrical multi-meters, volt Ohm milliammeters.
Perimeters, Area, and Volume Shapes in general, basic terminology, plane shapes, perimeter, area, solid shapes volume.
Single numbers and operations The number one, addition and subtraction of signed numbers, multiplication and division of signed numbers, applications of signed numbers, power and roots, orders of operations.
Introduction of Algebra Basic terminology, addition and subtraction with monomials, the laws of exponents, multiplication and division of monomials, addition and subtraction of polynomials, multiplication of polynomials, division of polynomials, factoring.
Algebraic equations and inequalities Isolating the unknown, inequalities, equations with two unknown/systems of equations.
Graphs and linear equations and inequalities Rectangular coordinate system, graphs of one variable equations, graphs of two variable equations, graphs of inequalities, graphic solution of simultaneous linear equations.
Solving problems with algebra Changing word expressions into algebraic expressions, solving word problems, ratio and proportion.
Applied trigonometry Types of triangles, solving right triangles, solving oblique triangles, the polar coordinate system.
Scientific and engineering notation Scientific notation, engineering notation, arithmetic with powers of 10.
Introduction to estimating Board measure, linear measure, framing members, square measure, cubic measure.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is required of all students classes for which they have registered. Students absent (excused or unexcused) for 15% of their classes or more may receive an “F” or be dropped from the course. Coming to class late or leaving early will count as ½ of an absence, coming in late or leaving early twice will count as one absence. All absences are unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student may not be held liable and only when providing notification prior to the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students are not allowed to make up an examination missed unless approved by the instructor. A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to take the exams given during the course at another time. Required work not completed by due dates will not be allowed to be turned in without instructor approval. Class participation in assignments and exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students.
Last day to Withdraw
For the 2018 Fall semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is October 31, 2023
Student Rights & Responsibilities
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Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
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Student Success Center
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