MATH 104 Technical Mathematics
includes the following topics: whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions, percents, measure, bar and line graphs, introductory algebra, signed numbers, basic algebraic operations, simple equations, complex equations, ratio and proportion, introduction to plane geometry, angular measure, angular geometric principles, triangles, similar figures, polygons, circles, areas of common polygons, areas of circles, sectors, segments, and ellipses, prisms and cylinders and their volumes, surface areas, and weights, pyramids and cones, spheres and composite objects and their volumes, surface areas, and weights, introduction to trigonometric functions, trigonometric functions with right triangles, practical applications with right triangles, law of sines, and law of cosines. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; group requirements include mathematics; areas of concentration include engineering technology, drafting, HVAC, automotive, IT, welding (credit hours 4.0, lecture hours 4.0).
Prerequisite
MATH 091 [grade of 'C' or higher] or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam