MAT 147 — Mathematics for Technicians I
This course covers applied mathematical concepts and methods: Content includes a review of basic concepts of arithmetic operations on scientific and engineering notation and algebra. Students are introduced to simple equations, functions and graphs, geometry, right triangles, vectors and oblique triangles. Students learn applications to systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, ratio, proportion and variation. Solving quadratic equations, basic rules of factoring, power rule, exponents and radicals, radian measure, arc length, and rotation. Pythagorean Theorem and the six trigonometric ratios are also covered.
Prerequisites: MAT 095