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Official Course Syllabi 2019-2020 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ATAM 1150 - Mathematics-Shop Arithmetic

Credit Hours: 2.00


Prerequisites: None

Review of basic arithmetic; whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, grouping symbols, square root, ratio and proportion, flat and round tapers, simple and complex gear ratios; practical industrial shop problems are employed.

Contact Hours: 2

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications of fractions (ratios) used to solve mechanical problems.

Objectives:

  1. Using whole numbers, prime numbers, proper and improper fractions, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
  2. Using the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
  3. Using the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimal fractions, solve problems with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications of the arithmetic processes using numbers.

Objectives:

  1. Using the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed numbers, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
  2. Using the correct method of calculating percentages, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
  3. Using the correct method of stating direct and indirect ratios, solve problems with 80% percent accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications of arithmetic processes with ratio and proportion.

Objectives:

  1. Using the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion, complex ratio and proportion, solve problems for unknown quantities with 80% accuracy.
  2. Using the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion, solve problems for mechanical tapers with 80% accuracy.
  3. Using the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion, solve problems for simple gear ratios with 80% accuracy.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Review whole numbers; Prime Numbers; Fractions (proper/improper)
  2. Fractions - Multiplication and Division
  3. Fractions - Addition and Subtraction
  4. Decimals - Addition and Subtraction
  5. Decimals - Multiplication and Division of Decimal Fractions
  6. Signed Numbers - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
  7. Signed Numbers - Continued
  8. Percent
  9. Ratio and Proportion
  10. Tapers
  11. Simple Gear Ratios

Primary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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