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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Effective Term: Full Academic Year 2017/18

GTM 105 Applied Technical Mathematics

Credit Hours: 3.00 Lecture Periods: 3.00 Lab Periods:

Description:
Applied geometry and trigonometry operations. Includes review of basic math operations, review of pre-algebra,
elements of geometry, plane trigonometry, and practical applications.

Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better: ICS 081 or MAT 086 or completion of module 15 in MAT 089A or
satisfactory score on the Mathematics assessment test.
Gen Ed: Meets CTE - M&S.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Use basic math operations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, formulas, metric/ English
conversions, and proportions and ratios.
2. Use algebraic techniques to set-up and solve applied problems and isolate variables in formulas.
3. Identify specific types of triangles and solve geometry problems involving triangles, circles, and right
triangles with the Pythagorean theorem.
4. Calculate area and perimeter for plane figures and apply trigonometric functions to solve practical
problems.
5. Complete practical math problems related to their specific subject area.

Outline:
I. Review of Basic Math Operations
A. Whole numbers
B. Fractions
C. Decimals
D. Metric/English conversions
E. Proportions and ratios
F. Formulas
II. Review of Pre-algebra
A. Order of operations
B. Variables
C. Formulas
D. Powers
E. Roots
III. Elements of Geometry
A. Angles
1. Measurement
2. Practical application
3. Conversion
4. Complement/supplement
II. Types
 A. Triangles
1. Types
2. Pythagorean theorem
3. Congruent
4. Oblique
B. Circles
1. Identifying parts
2. Circle measurements
3. Area
IV. Plane Trigonometry
A. Right triangles
B. Sine, cosine, and tangent
C. Determining angles and sides
D. Area and perimeter
V. Practical Applications
A. Problem solving specific to a subject area
B. Applied math models