Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN132   19964-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/96
SUN132 19964-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Pipefitter Trade Math
Advanced mathematical skills, including tables, ratios, and proportions. Problem solving of basic algebra, area, volume circumference and right triangle problems. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SUN132   19964-20046 Pipefitter Trade Math
1. Identify and explain the use of special measuring devices and tables. (I, II)
2. Solve problems using ratios and proportions. (III)
3. Solve problems using algebraic equations. (IV)
4. Calculate areas of rectangles, triangles and circles. (IV)
5. Calculate the volume of specific rectangles, cylinders, spheres, pyramids and cones. (IV)
6. Using the Pythagorean theorem, solve specific problems involving right triangles. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
SUN132   19964-20046 Pipefitter Trade Math
    I. Introduction to math skills
        A. Types
        B. Uses
      II. Special measuring devices and tables
          A. Measuring devices
            1. Architect's scale
            2. Engineer's scale
            3. Written dimension
          B. Comparative tables
            1. Definition
            2. Examples
          C. Mathematical tables
            1. Uses
            2. Conversion example
        III. Ratios and proportions
            A. Ratios
              1. Properties
              2. Use to form proportions
            B. Proportions
              1. Properties
              2. Means and extremes
              3. Correspondence
              4. Direct
              5. Inverse
          IV. Mathematical problems
              A. Algebra
                1. Symbolism
                2. Formulas as rules
                3. Factors
                4. Powers
                5. Square roots
                6. Algebraic expressions
                7. Signed numbers
              B. Area
                1. Rectangles
                2. Triangles
                3. Circles
              C. Volume
                1. Rectangular solids
                2. Cylinders
                3. Spheres
                4. Pyramids
                5. Cones
              D. Circumference
              E. Right triangles
                1. Terms
                2. Pythagorean theorem
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