ELT 108 - Math-Electronics & Computers

1.Perform basic Arithmetic

1. Perform Arithmetic operations
2. Multiply and divide fractions
3. Add fractions

2.Perform calculations using decimals and percentages 

1. Solve arithmetic problems involving decimal values 
2. Convert between fractions, decimal values, and percentages 
3. Compute the percent change in a value 
4. Define significant digits 
5. Differentiate the precision and accuracy of numbers  

  3.Utilize powers and roots 

1. Compute a number raised to a power 
2. Explain rules for working with powers of ten 
3. Explain rules for simplifying multiplication or division of like-base, exponential expressions  
4. Compute the square root or cube root of a number 
5. Solve problems that raise exponential expressions to a positive power  
6. Demonstrate simplification of expressions with radical signs 

4.Analyze systems of measurements

1. Utilize scientific and engineering notation
2. Solve conversions using the Metric System (SI).
3. Solve conversions using the U.S. Customary System

5.Perform basic Algebra

1. Make computations using signed numbers
2. Identify Algebraic terms
3. Apply rules for Exponents
4. Multiply and divide terms
5. Solve first-degree equations
6. Practice equation solving methods

6.Demonstrate operations using polynomials

1. Multiply polynomials
2. Derive monomial factors
3. Use multiple methods to derive binomial factors
4. Solve second-degree equations

7.Apply formulas to Electronics and technology-specific problems

1. Manipulate literal equations and solve using formulas
2. Demonstrate mathematical problem solving techniques

8.Graph mathematical relationships related to electronics

1. Illustrate the rectangular coordinate system
2. Graph linear functions
3. Identify and graph nonlinear functions

9.Analyze complex numbers and phasors

1. Describe the j operator
2. Construct complex numbers
3. Manipulate complex phasors in rectangular and polar forms
4. Perform operations with complex phasors

10.Solve linear systems

1. Use graphical techniques to solve two linear equations
2. Use Algebraic techniques to solve two linear equations

11.Investigate Trigonometry of the right triangle

1. Convert Angle measurements between degrees and radians
2. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem
3. Identify similar polygons and triangle
4. Apply trigonometric ratios for sine, cosine, and tangent

12.Utilize exponents and logarithms

1. Solve fractional exponents
2. Solve exponential functions
3. Solve problems involving common or natural logarithms

13.Interpret basic statistical terminology

1. Compute mean, median and mode
2. Compute standard deviation
3. Generate histograms and depictions of the normal curve