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MT 3.898 CAPSTONE PROJECT II( 3 credits) Students create operating and maintenance routines for a working, fully automated production system. Troubleshoot systems faults and devise a plan for optimizing system operation. Requires substantial research activity and lab time. Prerequisite: MT 3.897 Capstone Project I
MT 3.899 CAPSTONE PROJECT & ASSESSMENT( 3 credits) Complete the creation of operating and maintenance routines for a working, fully automated production system using skills learned in previous mechatronics coursework. Troubleshoot systems faults and devise a plan for optimizing system operation. Requires substantial research activity and lab time. Prerequisite: MT3.898 Capstone Project II
MTH: MATHEMATICS
MTH 020 BASIC MATHEMATICS( 4 credits) Provides a thorough review of arithmetic, including fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry and measurement. Provides a basis for MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra. Note: A minimum competency level is required to pass this course.
MTH 060 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA( 4 credits) A first course in algebra for students who have no previous algebra experience or who need a thorough review. Assumes no familiarity with algebra. Introduces basic operations with integers, exponents, algebraic expressions, linear equations, graphing, dimensional analysis, scientific notation, ratio and proportion, realistic percent problems and other problems that lend themselves to one-variable solutions and introduces statistics, including bar graphs, mean, median, and mode. Problem solving is emphasized throughout the course. Application problems are realistic, with some data to be collected, analyzed and discussed in a group setting with results submitted in written form. Note: A minimum competency level is required to pass this course. Prerequisite: MTH 020 Basic Mathematics or equivalent.
MTH 061 SURVEY OF MATH FUNDAMENTALS( 3 credits) Survey course for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Includes applications of basic algebra, ratio and proportion, charts, tables, graphs, data analysis and problem solving, and provides an introduction to practical geometry and trigonometry. Emphasis is on applications. Application problems are realistic with some data to be collected, analyzed and discussed in a group setting with results submitted in written form. Note: A minimum competency level is required to pass this course. Prerequisite: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 063 INDUSTRIAL SHOP MATH( 1 credit) Acquaints students with measuring tools in the industrial shop and the types of computations and problem-solving methods frequently needed in industrial settings. Note: A minimum competency level is required to pass this course. Required: MTH 061 Survey of Mathematical Fundamentals or instructor’ s approval.
MTH 065 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA( 4 credits) A nontraditional algebra course that incorporates some geometry, statistics and trigonometry. Designed for the student who is familiar with beginning algebra concepts( see MTH 060). Topics include graphing linear, quadratic and exponential functions; solving linear and quadratic equations; solving application problems; using linear and other mathematical models. Problem solving is emphasized throughout the course. Application problems are realistic with some data to be collected, analyzed and discussed in a group setting with results submitted in written form. A minimum competency level is required to pass this course. Note: Students use graphing calculators in this course. Prerequisite: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 095 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA •( 4 credits) Designed for the student who is familiar with elementary algebra, as well as basic geometry and statistics( see MTH 065). Topics include graphing quadratic, and other functions; multiplying and factoring polynomials; performing operations with rational expressions; solving systems of linear equations; solving quadratic equations by factoring; performing arithmetic with complex numbers; developing and applying mathematical models. Problem solving is emphasized throughout the course. Application problems are realistic with some data to be collected, analyzed and discussed in a group setting with results submitted in written form. Prerequisite: MTH 065 Elementary Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 097 PRACTICAL GEOMETRY •( 4 credits) Presents applied, informal geometry for students who did not take geometry in high school or who need a thorough review. Includes problem solving, geometric shapes, angle measure, perimeter, area and volume, congruence and similarity, circles, basic constructions and an introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 105 INTRO TO CONTEMPORARY MATH •( 4 credits) A survey course in mathematics for students in the liberal arts and other nonscience majors. Topics are selected from areas such as management science, statistics, social choice, the geometry of size and shape, and computers and their applications. Emphasizes the application of mathematics to the problems of contemporary society and the critical role these applications play in economic, political and personal life. Prerequisites: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra.
MTH 111 COLLEGE ALGEBRA •( 5 credits) Explores relations and linear, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, rational and logarithmic functions. Includes theory of equations, matrices and determinants. Prerequisites: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 112 TRIGONOMETRY •( 5 credits) Introduces trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, right triangle trigonometry and polar coordinates. Includes vectors, and conic sections. Prerequisites: MTH 111 College Algebra; Required: MTH 097 Practical Geometry, or equivalent.
MTH 199 MATHEMATICS: SPECIAL STUDIES •( 1-3 credits) Allows the student to investigate, with supervision from a faculty member, a topic of his or her interest at an individualized pace. Credits and projects will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
MTH 211 FUND OF ELEMENTARY MATH I •( 4 credits) One of three courses in the mathematics cluster for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Develops the understanding of basic mathematical concepts necessary for teaching mathematics in grades K 8. Topics include problem solving, whole numbers, algorithms for computation, numeration systems, number theory and fractions. Prerequisite: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 212 FUND OF ELEMENTARY MATH II •( 4 credits) One of three courses in the mathematics cluster for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Develops the understanding of basic mathematical concepts necessary for teaching mathematics in grades K 8. Topics include decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, integers, real numbers, basic statistics and probability. Prerequisite: MTH 211 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I.
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.