MATH 160: Technical Math Review is a mathematical review course for first-year students in the School of Environment and Geomatics (SEG) diploma programs. This course will provide a review of mathematical concepts which you will need for your other SEG courses. Materials to be covered include: unit conversions, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, problem solving, slope calculations, distance and direction calculations.
Prerequisites: Acceptance to SEG Diploma programs.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 2 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- convert a measurement from one set of units to a second set of units;
- convert numbers into and out of scientific notation;
- solve trigonometric problems involving both right-angle and non-right-angle triangles;
- analyze quadratic equations to determine their solutions as well as their extreme values;
- solve distance and direction problems in both two and three dimensions;
- solve problems involving exponents and logarithms; and
- solve problems in both 2 and 3 dimensions involving map scales.
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