10605171Applied Electronic Math 1
Course Information
Description
First of a two-part applied electronics mathematics sequence. Students focus on math concepts most needed by technicians. Critical thinking skills are developed to aid in the design and analysis of electronic circuits. The concepts are applied in other electronics courses. Students learn to use mathematics as a powerful tool for circuit analysis. 
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Apply algebraic laws to linear equations
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    Use a scientific calculator to solve linear equations
    Solve linear equations using commutative laws
    Solve linear equations distributive laws
    Solve linear equations using associative laws
    Solve linear equations using the laws of exponents
    Solve linear equations using the laws of radicals

  2. Solve basic circuit analysis with linear equations
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    Sketch DC electrical circuits
    Apply Ohm’s Law in circuit analysis
    Apply Kirchhoff’s Current Law in circuit analysis
    Apply Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law in circuit analysis
    Apply the Power Rule to circuit analysis
    Use Ohm’s Wheel to solve technical problems
    Generate linear equations to find total resistance for series resistors
    Generate linear equations to find total resistance for parallel resistors
    Generate linear equations to find total resistance for combination series-parallel resistors

  3. Apply basic operations to expressions with multiple algebraic terms
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    Perform the addition/subtraction of polynomials
    Perform the multiplication/division of polynomials
    Generate solutions to applied technical problems using polynomials
    Factor second degree polynomials

  4. Solve quadratic equations over the set of real numbers
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    Identify coefficients of a quadratic equation in standard form
    Select appropriate method for solving second-degree equations
    Apply problem solving techniques to technical problems

  5. Solve systems of equations with two unknowns
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    Solve a system of equations by elimination/addition
    Solve a system of equations by graphing
    Solve a system of equations by substitution
    Solve a system of equations using Cramer's Rule
    Develop a system of equations to solve technical problems

  6. Use the trigonometric functions on right triangles
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    Apply the Pythagorean theorem to compute any side of a right triangle
    Apply sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to compute sides and angles of right triangles