Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN101   19964-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/96
SUN101 19964-20046 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Basic Math for Carpenters
Mathematical concepts and operations for the carpentry trade. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimal, fractional and metric numbers. Linear, angular, circular, surface and volume measurements. Basic geometry. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SUN101   19964-20046 Basic Math for Carpenters
1. Solve specific problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers related to the carpentry trade. (I)
2. Solve problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and finding the reciprocal of common fractions. (I)
3. Solve specific problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and rounding off of decimal fractions related to the carpentry trade. (I)
4. Solve problems involving linear, angular, circular, surface and volume measurements. (II)
5. Perform calculations using decimals and percents. (III)
6. Identify and describe metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. (IV)
7. Calculate mathematical problems related to the carpentry trade using the Metric System. (IV)
8. Use basic geometry to complete specific problems involving triangles, the Pythagorean theorem, bisecting lines, segments and angles related to the carpentry trade. (V)
9. Solve specific problems involving right triangles and apply the law of sines and cosines. (V)
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SUN101   19964-20046 Basic Math for Carpenters
    I. Basic math
        A. Whole numbers
          1. Addition
          2. Subtraction
          3. Multiplication
          4. Division
        B. Common fractions
          1. Addition
          2. Subtraction
          3. Multiplication
          4. Division
          5. Reciprocals
        C. Decimal fractions
          1. Addition
          2. Subtraction
          3. Multiplication
          4. Division
          5. Rounding off
      II. Measurements
          A. Linear
          B. Angular
          C. Circular
          D. Surface
          E. Volume
        III. Decimals and percents
            A. Conversion
              1. Decimals to percents
              2. Percents to decimals
              3. Fractions to decimals
              4. Decimals to fractions
              5. Converting methods
            B. Percentage calculations
          IV. Metric system
              A. Units
                1. Weight
                2. Length
                3. Volume
                4. Temperature
              B. Standard measurement system conversion
              C. Metric conversion
              D. Metric ruler
            V. Geometry
                A. Similarity of triangles
                B. Pythagorean theorem
                C. Bisecting line segments
                D. Bisecting angles
                E. Solutions of triangles
                  1. Right triangles
                  2. Law of sines
                  3. Law of cosines
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