ATAM 1150 - Mathematics-Shop Arithmetic

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

This class is designed to review basic arithmetic, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, grouping symbols, square roots, ratios and proportions, and simple and compound ratios. Practical industrial shop problems are employed.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

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Transfer Possibilities
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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:

Use whole numbers, prime numbers, proper and improper fractions, solve problems.
Use the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, solve problems.
Use the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimal fractions, solve problems.

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

Objectives:

Use the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed numbers, solve problems.
Use the correct method of calculating percentages, solve problems.
Use the correct method of stating direct and indirect ratios, solve problems.

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

Objectives:

Use the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion to solve problems for unknown quantities.
Use the correct method of establishing compound ratio and proportion to solve problems.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)

Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Review whole numbers; Prime Numbers; Fractions (proper/improper)
Fractions - Multiplication and Division
Fractions - Addition and Subtraction
Decimals - Addition and Subtraction
Decimals - Multiplication and Division of Decimal Fractions
Signed Numbers - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
Signed Numbers - Continued
Percent
Ratio and Proportion
Tapers
Simple Gear Ratios

Primary Faculty
Richter, Lisa
Secondary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

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