TAMA-130: Industrial Applications of Geometric Principles

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Mathematics
Course Number
130
Course Title
Industrial Applications of Geometric Principles
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAMA-120 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Covers the fundamental principles of plane geometry with emphasis on application to the industrial environment. Explores angular, circular, linear, area, and volume measurement in relation to the types of geometric figures and configurations found in industry.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Introduction to plane geometry.
  2. Angular measure.
  3. Angular geometric principles.
  4. Triangles.
  5. Similar figures.
  6. Polygons.
  7. Circles.
  8. Areas of common polygons.
  9. Areas of circles, sectors, segments, and ellipses.
  10. Prisms and cylinders.
  11. Pyramids and cones.
  12. Spheres and composite objects.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Identify lines, points, and angles.
  • Solve practical problems involving lines, points, and angles.*
  • Describe the different types of triangles and other polygons.
  • Solve practical applied problems involving triangles and other polygons.
  • Solve geometrical problems as applied to the shop floor.*
  • Identify the types of circles, spheres, and ellipses.
  • Solve practical applied problems involving circles, spheres, and ellipses.*
  • Identify the types of cones, cylinders, and pyramids.
  • Solve practical applied problems involving cones, cylinders, and pyramids.*

    • Assessment and Requirements

    Assessment of Academic Achievement

    All students will be required to complete a comprehensive final examination that assesses the learning of all the course objectives.  This exam must be weighted in a manner so that this exam score is worth a minimum of fifteen percent of the final course grade.  This exam is to be a common exam administered to all sections of TAMA-130.

    General Course Requirements and Recommendations

    Calculator Use:  Students are encouraged to bring a calculator to all class sessions.  Any scientific calculator will be sufficient for this course.

    Texts

    Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

     

    Effective Term
    Fall 2014