ATAM 1160 - Mathematics-Algebra

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: ATAM 1150 or ATAM 1350 or consent of apprenticeship coordinator

This class covers fundamental operations of positive and negative numbers, grouping symbols, algebraic axioms, equations, special products and factoring. It includes the solution of practical shop problems.

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 in order of operations in algebraic language.

Objectives:

Use signed numbers, exponents and square roots in algebraic expression, solve problems.
Use the proper order of operations for adding and subtracting algebraic expressions, solve problems.
Use the proper order of operations, solve simple algebraic expressions.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications in solving algebraic equations.

Objectives:

Use the proper order of operations, solve algebraic equations involving two operations.
Use the proper order of operations, solve for algebraic equation factoring and changing priorities.
Use the proper order of operations for solve industrial formulas.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications in solving algebraic expressions.

Objectives:

Use algebraic operations, solve industrial word problems.
Use the proper order of operations in algebra, solve problems with multiplication and division of positive and negative numbers and exponents.
Use the proper order of operations in algebra, solve problems with scientific notation, unit conversion and system equations.

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
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Signed Numbers - Exponents and Square Roots
Algebraic Language; Order of Operations
Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions; Like Terms
Solving Simple Equations
Equations Involving Two Operations
More Equations; Removing Parentheses; Factoring
Solving Formulas
Solving Word Problems
Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions; Positive and Negative Exponents
Multiplying Similar Binomials by Inspection
Scientific Notation; Conversions with Decimal; Multiplying and Dividing
Unit Conversions
Systems of Equations; Solution by Substitution; Dependent and Inconsistent Systems

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