Catalog 2020-2021 
    
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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: MACH 125 MACH 126 MACH 127 , and MACH 135  

Corequisites: MACH 145 MACH 162 , and MACH 175  

Course Outcomes
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 

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared with skills to perform entry-level CNC machining and manual machining
  • gain a thorough grounding in shop theory and applied math
  • demonstrate math and communication skills

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20