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

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20