Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-11-2012
MEC120  2013 Summer I - 9999	L+L  1.5 Credit(s)  1.5 Period(s)  1.5 Load  Occ
Basic Calculations for Construction
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimal, fraction and metric numbers. Percentage and fraction conversions. Metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. Metric system as it relates to the construction trade. Basic algebra and geometry operations and equations. Area and volume calculations of shapes. Prerequisites: Registered Apprentice status or permission of the Apprenticeship Coordinator.
Cross-References: ABC120

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MEC120  2013 Summer I - 9999	Basic Calculations for Construction

 

1.         Perform calculations using whole numbers to add, subtract, multiply and divide, with and without a calculator. (I)

2.         Demonstrate proficiency in measurements using a standard ruler, metric ruler, and a measuring tape. (II)

3.         Perform calculations using fractions and decimals with and without a calculator. (III, IV)

4.         Perform decimal and percentage conversions. (V)

5.         Explain the metric system as it relates to the construction trades. (VI)

6.         Describe and identify metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. (VI)

7.         Perform basic algebra and geometry operations to solve equations. (VI)

8.         Perform calculations related to the area and volume of shapes. (VI)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MEC120  2013 Summer I - 9999	Basic Calculations for Construction

 

I           Whole Numbers

            A         Addition

            B         Subtraction

            C         Multiplication

            D         Division

II          Length Measurement

            A         Standard ruler

            B         Metric ruler

            C         Measuring tape

            D         Types of scales

III        Fractions

            A         Equivalent fractions

            B         Reducing fractions

            C         Comparing fractions and lowest common denominator

            D         Addition

            E          Subtraction

            F          Multiplication

            G         Division

IV        Decimals

            A         Comparing

            B         Addition

            C         Subtraction

            D         Multiplication

            E          Division

            F          Rounding

V         Conversion Process

            A         Decimals to percentages

            B         Fractions to decimals

            C         Decimals to fractions

            D         Inches to feet

VI        Construction Geometry

            A         Angles

            B         Shapes

                        1          Rectangle

                        2          Square

                        3          Triangle

                        4          Circle

            C         Area of Shapes

            D         Volume of shapes