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Basic, which is commonly used in many technological<br />
industries today.<br />
48 - TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I (3 UNITS)<br />
This course provides a review of arithmetic functions<br />
for all students. Topics covered are; whole numbers,<br />
fractions, ratios and percents, decimals, word problems<br />
and introduction to the scientific or engineering calculator.<br />
Operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication<br />
and division are included.<br />
49 - TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II (5 UNITS)<br />
This course in technical mathematics includes the<br />
operation of the calculator, signed numbers, powers of ten<br />
notation, operations with algebraic expressions, fractional<br />
expressions, functions, quadratic solutions, engineering<br />
& scientific notation, graphing, and application of<br />
mathematics to technical applications.<br />
50 - TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS III (5 UNITS)<br />
CSU<br />
Prerequisite: Completion of Computer Technology 060 or Engineering<br />
Technology 049 with a grade of “C” or better.<br />
This course in technical mathematics covers a review<br />
of algebraic concepts, powers of ten and scientific<br />
notation, metric system, algebraic expressions, algebraic<br />
equations, factoring equations containing fractions,<br />
function notations, graphing, special products and factors,<br />
exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, logarithmic<br />
equations, exponential equations, angles, complex<br />
numbers, triangles, trigonometric functions, solution of<br />
right triangles, trigonometric identities, phasors, complex<br />
operator, phasor algebra and applications of math to<br />
electronics.<br />
51 - TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS IV (5 UNITS)<br />
CSU<br />
Prerequisite: Completion of Engineering Technology 050 with a grade<br />
of “C” or better.<br />
This is an applied course using selected topics from<br />
analytic geometry and calculus with emphasis on<br />
electronic problems. Functional and average rate notations<br />
are developed to derive basic derivatives and integrals.<br />
Applications of differentiation and integration of algebraic,<br />
trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions are<br />
stressed.<br />
81 - FABRICATION TECHNIQUES (1 UNIT) CSU<br />
- RPT 3<br />
This course provides laboratory experience in fabrication<br />
principles utilized in the electronics & computer<br />
technology fields. Topics included are: familiarization &<br />
usage of hand tools, basic lathe & milling machine tools,<br />
sheet metal tools, soldering techniques, wire wrapping,<br />
drilling/tapping procedures, and fabricating enclosures<br />
to specs. Students learn to use vernier calipers, corner<br />
notchers, pan & brake, drill press, band saw and belt<br />
sanders. Students complete lab projects to demonstrate<br />
their proficiency in basic fabrication techniques.<br />
ENGLISH<br />
21 - ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS (3 UNITS) NDA<br />
(P/NP)<br />
Prerequisite: Completion of Developmental Communications 020<br />
with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate score on assessment test.<br />
English 21 is an entry-level course which emphasizes<br />
improvement of writing skills, including grammar,<br />
punctuation, paragraph and short essay development.<br />
28 - INTERMEDIATE READING AND<br />
COMPOSITION (3 UNITS)<br />
Prerequisite: Completion of English 021 or English 073 with a grade<br />
of “P” or appropriate score on assessment test.<br />
English 28 is the final preparatory course in composition<br />
and critical reading. Emphasis is placed on a review of<br />
grammar, mechanics, and paragraph writing. Students<br />
will write essays on various rhetorical patterns and will be<br />
introduced to research techniques. It is designed to assist<br />
the student to make the transition to English 101.<br />
30 - READING FOR PLEASURE (3 UNITS)<br />
This course stresses reading for enjoyment of short stories,<br />
essays, poems, plays, and novels. In addition, students<br />
will develop reading and writing skills as well as learning<br />
vocabulary building techniques.<br />
31 - COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL READING<br />
(5 UNITS)<br />
Prerequisite: Completion of English 021 or English 073 with a grade<br />
of “P” or appropriate score on assessment test.<br />
English 31 is the final preparatory course in composition<br />
and critical reading. Emphasis is placed on a review of<br />
grammar, mechanics, and paragraph writing. Students will<br />
write essays using various rhetorical patterns and will be<br />
introduced to research techniques. This course prepares<br />
students for English 101 and serves as an alternative to<br />
English 28.<br />
136 * Course Descriptions <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>Harbor</strong> <strong>College</strong>
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