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MACH 143 Practical Shop Trigonometry

3 credits
This course instructs students on the implementation of trigonometric principles to solve a variety of practical machining problems. Students will also apply their new trigonometric skills in the lab, completing assignments that have a trigonometric element. 

Prerequisites: ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher) and MATH 087  (or placement into MATH 098  or higher) or instructor permission

Corequisites: MACH 113 , MACH 145, MACH 162, and MACH 175 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Solve trigonometric equations
  • Apply trigonometry to machining solutions
  • Select the triangle that needs to be solved in machining problems
  • Relate mathematical rules to solving complex machining problems