MATC 2025-26 Catalog

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(SPC). Histograms, normal distributions, control charts (including x and r, moving range, p and np), and process capability are covered. These tools are applied to common applications in manufacturing and service industries. MATRLS-108 Credits: 2 Principles of Metallography This lab/lecture course studies the microstructures of common ferrous alloys (steels and cast irons) and their relationship to chemical composition, thermal cycles and mechanical properties. Phase diagrams are used to understand microstructures. Lab methods covered include sample preparation, microscopic and macroscopic examination, and photography. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATRLS-151. MATRLS-151 Credits: 3 Metallurgy and Material Science This lecture/demonstration course studies engineering materials (metals, plastics, ceramics and composites). Topics include refining and recycling of metals, classification and uses of steels, cast irons, nonferrous alloys, plastics, material properties, phase diagrams, heat treatment, corrosion, and solidification. Atomic structure and nanotechnology are discussed. MCDESG – Mechanical Design (Department 606) MCDESG-102 Credits: 3 Technical Drafting 1 This course is designed to provide the principles of drafting as well as an introduction to computer-aided drafting. Geometric constructions, sketching, orthographic projection, section views, dimensions (without tolerances) and primary auxiliary views are covered in this course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in secondary auxiliary views, structural steel, and weldments. The relationship between parts is explored through assemblies created from downloaded components and student created models. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-102 and CIVIL-105. Completion of or currently enrolled in MCDESG-114. MCDESG-106 Credits: 3 Advanced Engineering Graphics This course focuses on advanced engineering graphics concepts utilizing SolidWorks instruction includes advanced detailing of parts and assemblies bill of materials, parametric equations, tables, and spreadsheets. This course will emphasize GD&T in the relationship between parts and fits calculations between mating parts such as gears, bushings, keys, retaining rings and fasteners. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-104, MCDESG-114 and CIVIL-105. CIVIL-102. MCDESG-104 Credits: 3 Technical Drafting 2 With CAD This course uses 2D and 3D CAD to introduce thread terminology, tolerances and fits,

MATH-231

Credits: 5

MATH-260

Credits: 3

Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Limit topics include continuity, trig functions, logarithms, infinite limits and limits at infinity. Derivative topics include the chain rule, implicit differentiation, related rates, approximations, higher order derivatives, extremum and other applications of the derivative. Integration topics include sums, antiderivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, areas and the definite integral, and integration by substitution. Differential equations topics include growth and decay, and basic separation of variables. The course includes appropriate mathematical notation, trigonometric function and transcendental functions with optional coverage of hyperbolic functions. Prerequisite(s): MATH 202 or MATH-230 with a grade of C or higher, or four years of high school math (including two years of algebra, one year of geometry and one semester of trigonometry) with a grade of B or higher, or a satisfactory score on MATC placement test. MATH-232 Credits: 5 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 This course is a continuation of MATH-231. Topics include integration applications and techniques, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, infinite series, Taylor polynomials, conics, parametric equations, and polar equations. Use of a graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-231 with a grade of C or higher. MATH-233 Credits: 5 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 A continuation of MATH-232. Topics include vectors, geometry of space, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and vector analysis. Extensive use of the graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-232 with a grade of C or higher. MATH-234 Credits: 4 Differential Equations/Linear Algebra Topics include elementary differential equations, vendors, matrices, linear transformations, quadratic forms, Eigen values and applications. Extensive use of the graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-232 or MATH-233. MATH-250 Credits: 3 Quantitative Reasoning This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered may include construction and interpretation of graphs, descriptive statistics, geometry and spatial visualizations, math of finance, functions and modeling, probability, and logic. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation, and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-134 or ACT Math sub-score of 18 or higher.

Basic Statistics Studies appropriate statistical techniques for the systematic collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. Studies statistical inference including sampling techniques, confidence intervals, type I and II errors, hypothesis testing, and results interpretation. Also includes descriptive statistics, basic probability theory, the central limit theorem, probability distributions, linear regression, correlation and sample sizes. May require use of a graphing calculator or computer software. Lecture. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-200 with a grade of C or higher, or satisfactory MATC placement test score. MATH-275 Credits: 3 Math Exploration for Elementary Teachers 1 This course is intended for students enrolled in the Teacher Education Track (TET). Topics include theory of arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Also includes an introduction to algebra, estimation and problem solving strategies. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-134. MATH-276 Credits: 3 Math Explorations for Elementary Teachers2 This continuation of MATH-275 geometry, statistics and probability. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-275 with a grade of C or higher. MATH-304 Credits: 1 Math Principles 1 Topics include a review of operations with numbers, fractions, decimals, calculator skills, formulas, percents and measurement conversions. Applications are related to technical diploma programs. MATH-308 Credits: 2 Math for Industrial Applications 1 Concepts in basic algebra, along with principles of plane geometry, are studied. Emphasis is placed on calculating dimensions and angles of geometric figures related to industrial occupations. MATRLS – Material Technology (Department 613) MATRLS-102 Credits: 3 Material Testing This lab/lecture course defines properties of engineering materials and then performs tests to measure these properties. ASTM procedures are examined and applied to many of the tests. Tests performed include hardness, tensile, impact, shear, compression, creep and bend testing. The course also covers failure modes such as fatigue and corrosion. MATRLS-105 Credits: 2 Statistical Process Control This lecture course teaches the basic concepts of quality control and statistical process control

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