ATAM 2000 - Mathematics for the Trades II

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Locate and plot points on a coordinate system.
2. Draw the graph of an equation in two variables.
3. Define linear functions and its components.
4. Solve for slope and intercepts.
5. Identify and plot non-linear functions.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to solve problems using principles of practical plane geometry.

Objectives:

1. Measure angles with a protractor.
2. Classify angles.
3. Solve practical problems using simple geometric relationships involving intersecting lines and triangles.
4. Identify and classify polygons.
5. Solve practical problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.
6. Solve practical problems involving area and perimeter of geometric figures.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to solve three-dimensional solid figure problems.

Objectives:

1. Identify solid figures, including prisms, cubes, cones, cylinders, pyramids, spheres, and frustums.
2. Solve for area and volume of solid objects.
3. Solve practical word problems involving solid figures.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to solve problems using triangle trigonometry.

Objectives:

1. Convert angles between decimal degrees and degrees and minutes.
2. Solve practical problems involving angles in radian measure.
3. Solve practical problems using the special right triangle relationships to find missing parts.
4. Solve practical problems using trigonometric ratios.
5. Solve practical problems involving right triangles.
6. Solve practical problems involving oblique triangles.

• 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.

1. Rectangular Coordinate System
2. Graphing Linear functions
3. Graphing Non-linear functions
4. Angle Classification and Measurement
5. Perimeter of Polygons and Area of Quadrilaterals
6. Triangles & Regular Hexagons
7. Irregular Polygons
8. Perimeter and Area of Circles
9. Prisms and Pyramids
10. Cylinders and Spheres
11. Cones and Frustums of Cones
12. Angles and Right Triangles
13. Trigonometric Identities and Ratios
14. Solving Right Triangles
15. Law of Sines & Law of Cosines
16. Solving Oblique Triangles