Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC103   19974-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/97
IMC103 19974-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Trade Math I
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimal, fractional and metric numbers. Relationship of the metric system to construction. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC103   19974-99999 Trade Math I
1. Given specific arithmetic problems, perform calculations using whole numbers to add, subtract,multiply and divide, with and without a calculator. (I)
2. Given specific arithmetic problems, perform calculations using fractions and standard and metric measurements. (II, V)
3. Perform calculations using decimals and percents. (III)
4. Explain the Metric System as it relates to the construction trade. (IV)
5. Describe and identify metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. (IV)
6. Given specific mathematical problems, perform calculations using the Metric System. (IV)
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IMC103   19974-99999 Trade Math I
    I. Whole Numbers
        A. Subtraction
        B. Borrowing
        C. Multiplication
        D. Division
        E. Using the calculator
      II. Fractions and measurement
          A. Fractions
          B. Measurement
          C. Equivalent fractions
          D. Common denominators
            1. identify
            2. convert
          E. Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
        III. Decimals, percents and fractions
            A. Decimals
              1. machinist's rule
              2. place values
              3. comparing with whole numbers
              4. adding and subtracting decimals
              5. multiplying
              6. dividing
              7. rounding
            B. Percents and fractions
              1. decimals to percents
              2. percents to decimals
              3. fractions to decimals
              4. decimals to fractions
              5. converting methods
          IV. Metric system in construction trade
              A. Units of weight, length, volume and temperature
              B. Standard measurement system conversion
              C. Metric conversion
              D. Metric ruler
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