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ELE 250 - Math for Electricians


Last Date of Approval: Spring 2020

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase the proficiency of the student in the application of technical arithmetic, algebra, and basic trigonometry. Students will be introduced to computer number systems with the associated conversions and logical functions. The foundation of the logic of mathematical theory will lay the groundwork for being able to critically think about a problem and come up with a solution for the problem. Every day, electricians use the basic concepts of math for safely sizing circuit protection and circuit layout.

Corequisites: None
Prerequisites: None
Recommended(s): None
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • The student will learn to apply scientific and engineering notation.
    • The student will develop a fundamental understanding of algebra as a solution to problem solving.
    • The student will develop a fundamental understanding of number systems and their relationships.
    • The student will develop a basic understanding of programming structure.
  • Course Objectives:
    • The student will learn to apply scientific and engineering notation.
    • The student will develop a fundamental understanding of algebra as a solution to problem solving.
    • The student will develop a fundamental understanding of number systems and their relationships.
    • The student will develop a basic understanding of programming structure.

 



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