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Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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MATH 1840 Technical Calculus 3 Credits<br />

Analytic geometry, limits, derivatives and integrals of polynomial and rational functions<br />

with technical applications. This course is for Engineering Technologies majors. Spring and<br />

Fall Prerequisite(s): MATH 1730; or MATH 1130 and 1720<br />

◆★MATH 1910 Calculus I 4 Credits<br />

Single variable calculus for students majoring in science, mathematics, engineering and<br />

computer science. Limits and differentiation of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential<br />

and logarithmic functions and applications. ACT math score of at least 26 is recommended.<br />

Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra II and geometry and<br />

trigonometry and satisfactory placement test scores; or MATH 1730<br />

★MATH 1920 Calculus II 4 Credits<br />

Integral calculus with applications. Topics include methods of integration, sequences, series,<br />

polar coordinates and differential equations. Applications include real-world problems in<br />

physics, engineering, economics and biology. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910<br />

★MATH 2000 Matrix Computations 1 Credit<br />

Introduction to matrix calculations, including determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.<br />

For students in engineering transfer programs. On Demand Prerequisite(s): MATH 2110 or<br />

consent of instructor<br />

★MATH 2010 Matrix Algebra 3 Credits<br />

Topics include solutions of systems of linear equations and Euclidean vector operations.<br />

Concepts of linear independence, basis and dimension, rank, and nullity are defined and illustrated.<br />

Additional topics include eigensystems and general linear transformations. A computer<br />

laboratory component is required. On Demand Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920<br />

★MATH 2050 Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits<br />

Descriptive statistics, including bivariate trends, time series, concepts of probability and<br />

probability distributions, binomial and normal distributions, linear correlation and regression,<br />

estimation and significance tests for means, contingency tables, chi-square tests for goodness<br />

of fit and independence. A computer laboratory component is included. Spring and Fall<br />

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1830 or 1910<br />

★MATH 2110 Calculus III 4 Credits<br />

Calculus of functions in two or more dimensions. Topics include solid analytic geometry,<br />

partial differentiation, multiple integration and selected topics in vector calculus. Spring and<br />

Fall Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920<br />

★MATH 2120 Differential Equations 3 Credits<br />

A first course in differential equations emphasizing solution techniques. Includes first-order<br />

equations and applications, theory of linear equations, basic second-order equations and applications,<br />

Laplace transforms, and series solutions. On Demand Prerequisite(s): MATH 2110<br />

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY<br />

MET 1012 Materials & Manufacturing Processes 4 Credits<br />

An overview of material science and a survey of traditional and high-tech manufacturing<br />

processes. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): ENGT 1000 for MET majors; no prerequisite for<br />

Nonmajors<br />

MET 1020 Shop Practices 4 Credits<br />

An introductory course in the theory, setup and operation of basic machine tools and measuring<br />

equipment. Spring and Fall Corequisite(s): ENGT 1000 for METmajors; CID 1100<br />

for nonmajors<br />

MET 1040 Applied Statics 3 Credits<br />

A study of the effects of forces acting on bodies at rest. Topics include moments, equilibrium,<br />

simple trusses friction, centroids, center of gravity and moments of inertia. Spring and<br />

Fall Prerequisite(s): MATH 1730 Corequisite(s): PHYS 2010; no corequisite for CET<br />

majors<br />

◆ Meets <strong>Pellissippi</strong> <strong>State</strong> and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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