BC3 Academic Catalog: 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 118 - Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits: (3 lecture)
Course Description
This course is a continuation of Technical Mathematics I. Topics include factoring, quadratic equations, advanced trigonometric topics, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, and an introduction to statistics.
Note Spring semester only.
Prerequisite MATH 117 or equivalent.
Text
Washington, A.J. & Evans, R. (2023). Basic technical mathematics with MyMathLab (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Factor polynomials.
B. Solve quadratic equations.
C. Find solutions of exponential and logarithmic equations.
D. Graph trigonometric functions.
E. Solve trigonometric equations.
F. Translate complex numbers into rectangular, trigonometric, polar, and exponential form.
G. Compute fundamental statistical measures.
Content
A. Factors and factoring.
B. Solving quadratic equations by factoring and the quadratic formula.
C. Graph of the quadratic equations.
D. Graphs of the trigonometric functions.
E. Trigonometric identities and equations.
F. Exponential and logarithmic functions.
G. Graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions.
H. Complex numbers.
I. Statistical measures of central tendency and spread.
Student Evaluation
The objectives will be evaluated as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F and G will be evaluated by homework assignments, tests and a comprehensive final examination.
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