Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC120   20032-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/26/02
ABC120 20032-99999 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Basic Calculations for Construction
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimal, fractional and metric numbers. Metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. Metric system as it relates to the construction trade. Basic algebraic operations and equations. Prerequisites: Registered Apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
Cross-References: MEC120
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC120   20032-99999 Basic Calculations for Construction
1. Perform calculations using whole numbers to add, subtract, multiply and divide, with and without a calculator. (I)
2. Perform calculations using fractions. (II)
3. Perform calculations using standard and metric measurement. (II, V)
4. Perform calculations using decimals and percents. (III, IV)
5. Explain the Metric System as it relates to the construction trade. (V)
6. Describe and identify metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. (V)
7. Calculate mathematical problems related to the construction trade using the Metric System. (V)
8. Perform basic algebraic operations to solve algebraic equations. (VI)
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ABC120   20032-99999 Basic Calculations for Construction
    I. Whole Numbers
        A. Subtraction
        B. Borrowing
        C. Multiplication
        D. Division
        E. Using the calculator
      II. Fractions and Measurement
          A. Fractions
          B. Measurement
          C. Equivalent fractions
          D. Common denominators
            1. Identify
            2. Convert
          E. Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
        III. Decimals and Percents
            A. Decimals
              1. Machinist's rule
              2. Place values
              3. Comparing with whole numbers
              4. Adding and subtracting decimals
              5. Multiplying
              6. Dividing
              7. Rounding
            B. Using the calculator
          IV. Percents and Fractions
              A. Converting
                1. Decimals to percents
                2. Percents to decimals
                3. Fractions to decimals
                4. Decimals to fractions
                5. Converting methods
              B. Other
            V. Metric System
                A. Units of weight, length, volume and temperature
                B. Standard measurement system conversion
                C. Metric conversion
                D. Metric ruler
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