Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC106   19936-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC106 19936-19956 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Algebra and Applied Math for Electricians
Algebra and applied math for the electrical trade. Includes definition of terms, algebraic equation, percentages, linear dimensions, and conversion of metric/American units. Prerequisites: Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC106   19936-19956 Algebra and Applied Math for Electricians
1. Define specific terms used in algebra. (I)
2. Perform basic algebraic manipulations on equations to isolate particular variables. (II)
3. Solve equations for specific variables included in multi-variable equations. (III)
4. Solve equations for specific word problems. (IV)
5. Solve specific problems involving percentages as they relate to the electric trade. (V)
6. Given linear dimensions, calculate area and volume. (VI)
7. Convert metric units to the foot, pound, ounce units. (VII)
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ABC106   19936-19956 Algebra and Applied Math for Electricians
    I. Algebraic terminology
        A. Mathematical operators
        B. Symbols
        C. Definitions
          1. Equation
          2. Variable
          3. Constant
          4. Coefficient
      II. Solving equations
          A. Rules of algebra
          B. Equations
            1. Rules
            2. Examples
        III. Multi-variable equations
            A. Equations for electrical trade
              1. Ohm's law
              2. Other
            B. Transformer equations
            C. Voltage drop equations
            D. Other
          IV. Word problems
              A. Examples
              B. Solutions
            V. Percentages
                A. Definitions
                B. Problems
              VI. Linear dimensions
                  A. Area
                  B. Volume
                VII. Units of measurement
                    A. Length
                      1. American
                      1. Metric
                    B. Weight
                      1. American
                      2. Metric
                    C. Volume
                      1. American
                      2. Metric
                    D. American conversion units
                      1. Examples
                      2. Solutions
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