Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC118   19936-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC118 19936-19956 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Applied Algebra for Construction
Drawing and measuring lines, measuring angles, drawing figures and reading maps. Calculations and formulas for solving specific construction problems. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., and satisfactory test score on math portion of ASSET test), or permission of apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC118   19936-19956 Applied Algebra for Construction
1. Name specific parts of lines, angles, and circles. (I, II)
2. Define parallel and perpendicular lines. (I)
3. Measure line segments and angles. (I)
4. Use geometric figures to solve work-related problems. (I, II, III)
5. Calculate the perimeter and area of specific figures. (II)
6. Calculate the circumference and area of circles. (II)
7. Solve work-related problems that involve common figures. (I, II, III)
8. Calculate surface area and volume for cylinders, rectangular solids, cones and spheres. (III)
9. Read specific drawing scales. (IV)
10. Find dimensions of objects from scale drawings. (IV)
11. Find distances and directions on land maps. (IV)
12. Make specific scale drawings. (IV)
13. Read and write specific formulas. (V)
14. Arrange formulas to fit specific problems. (V)
15. Substitute values in formulas for specific solutions. (V)
16. Name the parts of a right triangle. (VI)
17. Explain the Pythagorean formula. (VI)
18. Use the Pythagorean formula to find sides of right triangles. (VI)
19. Use the characteristics of 3:4:5, 45 degree-50 degree, and 30 degree-60 degree right triangles to solve practical problems. (VI)
20. Use the ratios for the sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle to solve specific problems that involve triangles. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABC118   19936-19956 Applied Algebra for Construction
    I. Line and angles
        A. Drawing and measuring lines
        B. Drawing and measuring line segments
        C. Drawing and measuring angles
        D. Drawing on the job
      II. Two dimensional shapes and objects
          A. Perimeter
          B. Area
          C. Circle
          D. Similar triangles
        III. Three dimensional shapes and objects
            A. Cylinder
            B. Rectangular solid
            C. Cone
            D. Sphere
          IV. Scale drawings/maps
              A. Reading
              B. Using
              C. Finding dimensions
              D. Drawings
              E. Map distances
              F. Map directions
            V. Formulas
                A. Reading
                B. Writing
                C. Rewriting to isolate variables
                D. Substituting and solving
                E. Multiple formulas
              VI. Right-triangle relationships
                  A. Definitions-pythagorean formula
                  B. Sides of right triangles
                  C. Ratios of the sides
                  D. Problem solving
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