TMA 095 01 – Applied Technical Mathematics I
Syllabus
Instructor: Joe Kalus
Email: kalusj@middlesex.mass.edu
Office Telephone: 781-280-3568
Office: Room 123, Bldg 3-Henderson Hall
Office Hours: MWF in Bldg 7, Rm. 002; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Tu, Th in Bldg 7, Rm. 002; 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Semester: Fall 2007
Time: Tues. Thurs. , 10:30-12:20
Location: Building 7, Rm. 002
Bedford
Course Description – 4 Credits
The first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry
with technical applications. Topics included are: the trigonometric functions, vectors, units
of measurement and approximate numbers, fundamental concepts of algebra, functions
and graphs, systems of linear equations, factoring and fractions, quadratics, geometry
(areas and perimeters of common plane figures, volumes and surface areas of common
solids). 4.000 Credit Hours, 4.000 Lecture hours.
Prerequisites:
MAT 070 (MA 1103) or eligibility for MAT 080 (MA 1104).
Text and Required Materials
Textbooks
Basic Technical Mathematics
Eighth Edition
by Allyn J. Washington
PEARSON, Addison Wesley
ISBN: 0-321-13193-2
Materials
 One 3-ring binder notebook for hard
copy projects, homework and
instructor hand-outs
 128 Meg or more Thumb/Flash drive
 Texas Instruments TI-83 PLUS
Graphing Calculator
Required Readings:
 Textbook
 Materials handed out by the
instructor
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Student Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to use the following mathematical
concepts to solve problems in electrical systems:
1. Trigonometric functions
2. Fundamental algebra, functions and graphs
3. Systems of linear equations, factoring, quadratics
4. Geometrical concepts of areas, perimeters, volumes and surface areas
5. Units of measurements and approximate numbers
Teaching Methods
The course will be presented using a variety of proven methods, such as lecture, calculator
demonstrations, and project-based learning. Students will practice and reinforce their knowledge
through homework assignments, calculator lab exercises, and class projects.
Student Responsibilities:
Attendance:
Students are responsible for attending all scheduled class sessions and for all material presented in the
sessions (including handouts and notes). Attendance will be recorded. If you are unable to come to
class for any reason, please let me know in advance. Either tell me directly or call me between 7:00 am
and 8:00 am. Leave a message if I am unable to personally answer the phone. For class delays or
canceled due to bad weather, please check the MCC portal: https://mymcc.middlesex.mass.edu/ .
Electronic Devices:
Cell phones or pagers should be set on silent or vibrate alarms during class. No use of CD players or
headphones connected to PCs.
Academic Integrity
It is the responsibility of the Middlesex community is to uphold the integrity of our academic programs.
This responsibility belongs to faculty and students alike. According to the Academic Catalog 20052007 “taking credit for work done by another person, or doing work for which another person will
receive credit is cheating” and “taking and using the ideas or writings of another without clearly and
fully crediting the source is plagiarism” (109). As students, it is your responsibility to learn proper
citation of sources; the Modern Language Association Handbook gives complete descriptions. It is
understood that you will submit original work for each assignment, both within and between courses.
Students are encouraged to get assistance with assignments from their peers, but must complete and
understand each assignment independently; points will not be awarded for assignments the student has
not personally completed.
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Grading
Assignments will be graded for completeness, accuracy, and on time submission.
Activity
Total
Number
5
1
5
5
1
30
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Homework
Mid-Term
Practice Quizzes
Quizzes
Class Project
Attendance
Final
Points
Per
4
50
2
4
40
1/3
50
Max. # of
points
20
50
10
20
40
10
50
Weight
10%
25%
5%
10%
20%
5%
25%
Course Grade
Grade
Numeric
A
Range
93-100
A-
90-92
B+
87-89
B
83-86
B-
80-82
C+
77-79
C
73-76
C-
70-72
D+
67-69
D
63-66
D-
60-62
F
00-59
Lab Safety Rules
Since the class will be conducted in the EUT Lab, the following rules will apply:
• No loose clothing
• No wrist or neck jewelry, neck ties or anything hanging from the neck or wrists
• Do not operate any switches without instructor’s supervision
• No food or drink
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Topics
Date
2007
W1
9/6
W2
9/11
Topic
Introduction to course, policies, assignments, grading
Student background survey
Formation of Lab/Homework teams
Group discussions of the group assignment summarization
Basic algebraic operations [Chapter1]
 Numbers
 Operations order. Etc
 Approx #, calculator
 Exponents
 Scientific notation
9/13
Basic algebraic operations [Chapter 1]
 Linear equations
 Solving equations
W3
9/18
Factoring and Fractions [Chapter 6]
 Operations with fractions [x, /, +, -]
 Equations with fractions

Factoring
9/20
Quadratic equations [Chapter 7]
Systems of Linear Equations [Chapter 5]
W4
9/25
9/27
Systems of Linear Equations [Chapter 5]
 continued
W5
10/2
Inequalities [Chapter 17]
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Date
2007
10/4
Topic
W6
10/9
Exponents and Radicals [Chapter 11]
 continued
10/11
Trigonometric functions [Chapter 4]
 Definitions
 Right angle triangle
W7
10/16
MIDTERM EXAM
10/18
NO CLASS
W8
10/23
Trigonometric functions [Chapter 4]
 continued
10/25
Trig functions of any angle [Chapter 8]
 radians
W9
10/30
Vectors and Oblique Triangles [Chapter 9]
 Vector components
 Vector operations [+, - ]
 Laws of sine and cosine
11/1
Vectors and Oblique Triangles [Chapter 9]
 Continued
W10
11/6
11/8
Exponents and Radicals [Chapter 11]
- Professional Day
Vectors and Oblique Triangles [Chapter 9]
 continued
Vectors and Oblique Triangles [Chapter 9]
 continued
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Date
2007
Topic
W11
11/13
Graphs of Trig Functions [Chapter 10]
11/15
W12
11/20
11/22
W13
11/27
11/29
W14
12/4
12/6
Complex Numbers [Chapter 12]
 Definitions, operations, graphs
Complex Numbers [Chapter 12]
 Polar form
NO CLASS
- Thanksgiving Break
Complex Numbers [Chapter 12]
 Exponential form
Complex Numbers [Chapter 12]
 Ops [=,-,x,/]
Complex Numbers [Chapter 12]
 Application to AC current
Exponential functions [Chapter 13]
W15
12/11
Exponential functions [Chapter 13]
 Continued
12/13
Geometry [Chapter 2]
 Areas, perimeters
 Volumes, surface areas
 Units of measurement
W16
12/1821
Final Exam week
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