Maricopa Community Colleges  ELT101   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/95
ELT101 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Mathematics for Electronics I
Basic principles of Algebra with applications to the analysis of electronic circuits. Emphasis on the use of the calculator for conversions and DC(direct current) circuit problems. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELT101   19956-99999 Mathematics for Electronics I
1. Describe the necessary functions of an electronic calculator used by technicians. (I)
2. Use the real number system to perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. (II, III)
3. Evaluate expressions containing variables and constants. (III)
4. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials. (III)
5. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide proper rational expressions and reduce the results. (III)
6. Apply the laws of exponents and radicals. (III)
7. Use the calculator to solve technical problems. (IV, V, VI)
8. Write and solve linear equations. (IV, VIII)
9. Interpret and apply scientific and engineering notation. (V, VI)
10. Use dimensional analysis techniques on inter-system conversions. (VI)
11. Use preferred decimal multipliers to express technical measurements and calculations. (VI)
12. Factor and determine the roots of polynomials. (VII)
13. Graphically solve problems. (IX)
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ELT101   19956-99999 Mathematics for Electronics I
    I. Introduction
        A. Selecting a calculator
        B. Learning and using mathematics
        C. Study and survival
      II. Pre algebra
          A. General numbers
          B. Signs and order of operations
          C. Terminology
        III. Algebra
            A. Addition and subtraction
            B. Negative numbers
            C. Signs and grouping
            D. Multiplication and division
            E. Exponents and radicals
            F. Calculator operations
          IV. Equations
              A. Definitions, axioms, and notations
              B. Solving equations
              C. Short cut roles
              D. Forming equations
              E. Solving technical problems
            V. Powers of 10
                A. Significant figures
                B. Rounding by even integer convention
                C. Scientific and engineering notation
                D. Approximations
                E. Operations with powers of 10
                F. Powers of 10 with the calculator
              VI. Units and dimensions
                  A. Systems of measurement
                  B. System international (metric)
                  C. Preferred decimal multipliers
                  D. Relationships between systems
                  E. Using dimensional analysis to solve technical problems
                VII. Factors and factoring
                    A. Prime factors
                    B. Operations with monomials and polynomials
                  VIII. Fractions and fractional equations
                      A. Fractional coefficients
                      B. Decimal equivalents
                      C. Common denominator
                      D. Literal equations
                    IX. Functions and graphs
                        A. Functions
                        B. Coordinates
                        C. Graphs
                        D. Graphic solution of problems
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