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ShotoJuku · #7 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008, 10:04 PM

Practical Algebra (Technical Mathematics I) Former Title: (Formerly Technical Mathematics I)
ACE Transcript Data: ICS-0134
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Versions 1, 2 and 3: Self-study.
Length: Versions 1, 2 and 3: Correspondence Program.
Dates: Version 1: January 1983 – December 1986; Version 2: January 1987 – November 2000; Version 3: December 2000 – Present
Description: Version 1: Self-sStudy. Student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills, learn the history of engineering; apply engineering formulas and technical applications.; Version 2: Self-Study. Student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills; learn the history of engineering; apply engineering formulas and technical applications.; Version 3: Self Study. Student will be albe to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills.
Objective: Versions 1 and 2: To introduce the history of engineering and to provide basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems. To provide the basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems.; Version 3: To introduce the history of engineering and to provide basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems. To provide the basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems.
Learning Outcome: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills.; Version 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of the history of engineering; formulas; operations on signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems, including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear and quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; imaginary numbers; technical applications are included. Major topics covered in the course are formulas; operations of signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; and imaginary numbers. Methods of instruction include independent study, correspondence, telephone assistance, and examinations.; Version 3: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of the history of engineering; formulas; operations on signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems, including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear and quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; imaginary numbers; technical applications are included. Major topics covered in the course are formulas; operations of signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; and imaginary numbers. Methods of instruction include independent study, correspondence, telephone assistance, and examinations.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Technical Mathematics or Algebra (11/84) (4/89) (6/94). NOTE: Course should not be applied to Science or Engineering majors.; Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Technical Mathematics or Algebra (11/84) (4/89) (6/94). NOTE: Course should not be applied to Science or Engineering majors. In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Algebra (12/00).; Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Algebra (12/00).