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Math 111 Methods for Problem Solving
METHODS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
Quantitative reasoning and problem solving techniques, computational skills, and fundamentals of applied statistics and research necessary for defining, analyzing, and solving problems in Technical Professional Program settings.
Graphing calculator with statistical functions required.
Prerequisite: Math 98 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING
Math 111 is considered an unlisted elective under ICRC guidelines. It can not be used in the AAS degree anywhere else. Thus it does not satisfy either Quantitative or Symbolic Reasoning Skills requirements for the AAS degree.
Math 111
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to Measurement and Dimensions
1.1 Length Conversions
1.2 Area Conversions
1.3 Volume Conversions
1.4 Time Conversions
1.5 Velocity Conversions
1.6 Force Conversions
1.7 Pressure Conversions
1.8 Temperature Conversions
EXAM 1
2.1 Introduction to Algebraic Concepts
2.2 Moving Terms in an Algebraic Equation
2.3 Moving Factors in an Algebraic Equation
2.4 Solving Higher-Order Equations
3.1 Geometry and Angular Measure
3.2 Triangles
3.3 The Pythagorean Theorem
3.4 Quadrilaterals
3.5 Circles
3.6 Calculating Volume
4.1 Right Triangle Trigonometry
- Finding Unknown Side Lengths
4.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry
- Finding Unknown Angles
EXAM 2
Ch. 5 Introduction to Exploratory Statistics
5.1 Data Distributions and Dotplots
5.2 Histograms
5.3 Mean, Median, and Mode
5.4 Dispersion and Standard Deviation
EXAM 3
Chapter 6 Introduction to Inferential Statistics
6.1 The Normal Distribution
6.2 The 68 - 95 - 99.7 % Rule
6.3 Standardized Scores
6.4 Applications
FINAL EXAM
REQUIRED EVALUATION METHODS:
Written exams, quizzes, homework, class participation, group participation, in-class presentations.
TEXT BOOKS:
Notes written by Russ Sherif (2006)
(Obtain from instructor)
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