MTH 081 - Technical Mathematics 1

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Offers the first course of a two-term technical mathematics sequence designed to meet the needs of technology students from various disciplines and lay the groundwork for applying mathematical concepts and problem solving in the technical fields of engineering, drafting, mechanical design, forestry and electronics. Covers fundamental algebra concepts, graphing, ratio, proportions and variation, basic right angle trigonometry, statistics and empirical methods, operations with linear, quadratic and rational expressions, solutions of linear, quadratic and rational equations. Emphasizes using mathematics and technology to solve applied problems.

Prerequisite: MTH 070 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent course as determined by instructor; or consent of instructor.