Maricopa Community Colleges  TLT100   20014-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/01
TLT100 20014-20046 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Telecommunications Math
Application of the scientific calculator to solve mathematical problems in telecommunications electronics. Scientific notation, engineering notation, metric conversion, algebraic equations, linear equations, graph interpretation, exponents, square roots, logarithmic expressions and, basic trigonometric functions. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT091, or satisfactory score on District Placement Exam, or permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TLT100   20014-20046 Telecommunications Math
1. Execute the necessary functions of an electronic calculator used by technicians in telecommunications.(I, II, III, IV, VI, VIII)
2. Apply mathematical concepts to telecommunications technologies. (II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII)
3. Add, subtract, multiply, divide fractional numbers. (I, II)
4. Explain concepts and do calculations related to exponents and square roots in telecommunications electronics. (I, III)
5. Perform conversions in metric, scientific notation, and engineering notation as related to telecommunications electronics. (I, III, IV)
6. Explain and perform calculations using logarithmic numbers. (I, III, V)
7. Solve algebraic problems related to telecommunications electronics.(I, II, III, VI, VIII)
8. Interpret graphs and explain concepts related to linear equations.( VII)
9. Explain and do calculations using trigonometric functions related to telecommunications electronics. (I, VIII)
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TLT100   20014-20046 Telecommunications Math
    I. Scientific Calculator Functions
        A. Keying in numbers
        B. Functions
        C. Chain calculations
      II. Fractions
          A. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
          B. Reciprocals
          C. Conversion to decimals
          D. Solve applied problems
        III. Powers and Roots
            A. General rules of exponents
            B. Negative and zero exponents
            C. Add, subtract, multiply divide exponents
            D. Square roots
            E. Operations with roots
          IV. Mathematical Conversions
              A. Metric
              B. Scientific notation
              C. Engineering notation
              D. Solve applied problems
            V. Logarithms
                A. Definition and notation
                B. Common and natural system
                C. Decibel (dB) units
                D. Solve applied problems
              VI. Equations and Inequalities
                  A. Order of operations and expressions
                  B. Solve equations and inequalities
                  C. Solve applied problems
                VII. Graph Interpretation
                    A. Interpretation of graphs
                    B. Linear equations
                    C. Calculate slope and intercepts
                    D. Solve applied problems
                  VIII. Trigonometric Functions
                      A. Pythagorean theorem
                      B. Trigonometric functions
                      C. Radian measure
                      D. Solve applied problems
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