MTH 109 - Math for Welding Technology

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Perform basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with whole numbers.
2. Perform basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with common fractions.
3. Perform basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with decimal numbers.
4. Calculate the linear, angular, four-sided, triangular, and circular measurement.
5. Calculate volume and weight.
6. Compute length of metal bends.
7. Calculate percentages and convert between fractions and decimals.
8. Convert measurements of length and mass using the Metric System.

Course Objectives:

Section 1:  Whole Numbers (Units 1-5)

1.  The student will be able to explain the Arabic number system (place value).

2.  The student will be able to round off whole numbers.

3.  The student will be able to define what is meant by a denominate number.

4.  The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

5.  The student will be able to check answers for the four operations.

Section 2:  Common Fractions (Units 6-10)

1.  The student will be able to explain the parts of a fraction.

2.  The student will be able to provide examples of proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.

3.  The student will be able to demonstrate how to reduce equivalent fractions.

4.  The student will be able to demonstrate how to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.

5.  The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

Section 3:  Decimal Numbers (Units 11-14)

1.  The student will be able to explain how to convert decimal numbers and common fractions.

2.  The student will be able to round decimal numbers.

3.  The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.

Section 4:  Measurement (Units 15-19)

1.  The student will be able to define linear measure, angular measure, and circular measure.

2.  The student will be able to convert linear measurements between units.

3.  The student will be able to explain and give examples of various forms of tolerance.

4.  The student will be able to perform angular measurement.

5.  The student will be able to perform four basic operations for angular calculations.

6.  The student will be able to define basic four-sided shapes.

7.  The student will be able to calculate perimeter and area for four-sided shapes.

8.  The student will be able to convert square units of measure.

9.  The student will be able to define basic triangular shapes.

10.  The student will be able to calculate perimeter and area for triangular shapes.

11.  The student will be able to define parts of circular shapes.

12.  The student will be able to calculate circumference and area of circular shapes.

Section 5:  Volume, Weight, and Bending Metal (Units 20-22)

1.  The student will be able to calculate the volume of regular objects.

2.  The student will be able to convert volume measurements between units.

3.  The student will be able to calculate volume of irregular objects.

4.  The student will be able to compute weight calculations based on volume and based on length.

5.  The student will be able to define the different types of metal bends.

6.  The student will be able to compute flat-out length for various metal bends.

Section 6:  Percentages and the Metric System (Units 23 and 24)

1.  The student will be able to convert between a fraction, a decimal, and a percentage.

2.  The student will be able to calculate percentages.

3.  The student will be able to list the seven basic metric units.

4.  The student will be able to explain and derive units of measure from length and mass.

5.  The student will be able to list the standard units of metric length and metric mass.

6.  The student will be able to convert measurements of length and mass.

7.  The student will be able to estimate and visualize metric length and metric mass.

8.  The student will be able to use the language of SI (International System of Units).

 

Theory: 3 Credit Hours