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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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TECM-1349-001 Technical Math Applications
Trigonometry and geometry as used in a variety of technical settings. Includes the use of plane and solid geometry to solve areas and volumes encountered in industry.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec; 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Textbooks/References:
NEW PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS FOR METALWORKING TRAINEES
By: Roberta Laine
Publisher: National Tooling and Machining Association 2001
ISBN:0-910399-05-0
Tools and Supplies
Computer (laptop or tablet type) recommended
Safety glasses
AC logo shirt
Jeans, wool pants, coveralls, or overalls -- (no rips or frays)
Plain cotton t-shirts -- (no designs/imprints or v neck/low cut shirts)
Leather Boots -- (steel toed preferred)
Three Ring heavy-duty binder 3”
8.5”x11” College ruled paper
Graph paper (4 square/inch)
Three-ring dividers
8 GB Flash drive
Calculator (TI 36X Pro)
2 each -- Black medium point pen
2 each -- Mechanical pencil
Sharpie marker
Scissors
Vinyl pencil eraser
Tape Measure 16’
Steal Rule
Calipers (English)
Micrometer (English)
Consumables
No Consumables
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Notebook & Class Equipment
Students are recommended to take notes during lectures and should maintain a class notebook containing handouts and reference materials. Students shall furnish personal protective equipment including safety glasses and have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department tool list. Students shall bring paper and a pen or pencil to each class meeting.
Shop Policy
Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, and keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to the offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use his/her time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area.
Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Students at all times must wear an approved shirt with the Amarillo College logo during class meetings. Failure to wear an approved shirt will result in an absence for the entire meeting. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment will count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for the longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!
All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately.
Exams and Projects |
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Attendance average |
20% of the total grade |
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Lab Projects/Final Project |
30% of the total grade |
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Homework average |
15% of the total grade |
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Shop Tests average |
20% of the total grade |
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Final Average |
15% of the total grade |
Grading |
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A |
100 – 90 % |
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B |
89 – 80 % |
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C |
79 – 70 % |
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D |
69 – 60 % |
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F |
59 – 0 % |
Additional Information:
Late assignments will be scored accordingly and will not exceed 50% of the designated grade. Project work (hands-on) may be made up during regular lab times but will be scored accordingly and will not exceed 50% of the designated grade. There is no make-up of class exercises or lectures.
Tutoring Policy College Wide
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the students to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student's success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Professional industrial workers understand the importance of being on time and having the required tools, books, and materials needed to successfully complete the job. Professionals understand the need to follow rules and regulations established by the employer, government regulatory agencies, and insurance companies. You will be graded accordingly.
Full attendance and participation in class and lab are regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Students will be allowed to make up one excused absence with the prior approval of the instructor. Four absences will result in a failing grade for the semester, this equals 25% of class missed. Any absences or tardiness need to be emailed to the instructor prior to the scheduled class meeting for consideration of the exemption.
The class will begin promptly at the designated time for class, any student arriving after this time will be counted tardy and lose pts. for the meeting. Students must return from breaks promptly and on time. Students must be released by the instructor before leaving the class or lab meeting.
Students must legibly sign in and out of class and lab to be counted present.
The Class schedule is subject to change due to Federal and AC holidays and school closures.
Week 1 |
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Monday: Opening - Greeting Syllabus review Syllabus test Welcome Survey Unit 1 evaluation exercise (most of the class period) CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Table breakout review of unit 1 problems Close the loop with questions over unit 1. Precision Measurement Tools: tape measure Closing - Fraction preview Homework: pre-read unit 2 examples pg. 9-14 |
Tuesday: Opening - Fraction hook question Unit 2 Factions Unit 3 Arithmetic Operations on Fractions CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Gallery Walk example problems Student written test questions. Lab: outside measuring of objects. Precision measurement tools: Steel Rule and tape measure Closing - 3-2-1 over unit 2 Homework: Unit 2 Unit 3 |
Wednesday: Opening - 24/7 Fraction and decimal review. Unit 4 Decimal and metric system Unit 5 Operations on Decimals CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Gallery Walk example problems Student written test questions. Lab: outside measuring of objects. Precision Measurement tools: Calipers (english)/(metric) Closing - Week 1 test prep Homework: Unit 4 Unit 5 |
Thursday: Opening - Fraction and Decimal hook question. Unit 6 Tolerances, clearance, and interferences. CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Think, pair, share Gallery Walk: word problems Precision measurement Tools: Review Steel rule, Tape measure, calipers Week 1 Test: Fractions, decimals, metric system, Tolerance measurement tools. Closing - Homework: Unit 6 |
Week 2 | |
Monday: Opening - Test 1 review Unit 7 Percents Unit 8 Signed Numbers CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Gallery walk example problems. Student-written test questions Precision measurement tools: micrometers (English) Lab : Precision Measurement tools: Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers (English) Closing - 3-2-1 over units 7 & 8 Homework: Unit 7 Unit 8 |
Tuesday: Opening - Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed number hook. Unit 9 Powers and Roots Unit 10 Order of Operations. CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Gallery Walk example problems Student Written test questions Precision measurement tools: Micrometers (metric) Lab : Precision Measurement tools: Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers (metric) Closing - 3-2-1 over units 9 & 10 Homework: Unit 9 Unit 10 |
Wednesday: Opening - Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed numbers, Powers and Roots, Order of Operations Hook Unit 11 Area and Volume Unit 12 Equations and Formulas CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Gallery Walk example problems. Student-written test questions Formula Cheatsheet creation Lab: Find volumes and areas of objects. Closing - 3-2-1 over units 11 & 12 Midpoint check survey Homework Unit 11 Unit 12 |
Thursday: Opening - Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed numbers, Powers and Roots, Order of Operations, Area and Volume, Equations and Formulas Review Review Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers Closing - Week 2 Test Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed numbers, Powers and Roots, Order of Operations, Area and Volume, Equations and Formulas, steel rule, tape measure, calipers, micrometers |
Week 3 | |
Monday: Opening - Test 2 Review Unit 13 Ratios and Proportions CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Math triangle game Gallery Walk example problems Student-written test questions Lab: Precision Measurement tools: Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers (both) Closing - 3-2-1 over unit 13 Homework: Unit 13 |
Tuesday: Opening - Ratio and proportion hook Unit 14 angles and lines CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Math triangle game Gallery Walk example problems Student-written test questions Lab: Precision Measurement tools: Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers (both) Closing - 3-2-1 over unit 14 Homework: Unit 14 |
Wednesday: Opening - Angles and lines hook Unit 15 Triangles CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Math triangle game Gallery Walk example problems Student-written test questions Lab: Practical Trig. problems (real world) Closing - 3-2-1 over unit 15 Homework: Unit 15 |
Thursday: Opening - Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed numbers, Powers and Roots, Order of Operations, Area and Volume, Equations and Formulas, ratios and proportions, angles and lines, triangles review. Review Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers, Closing - Week 3 Test Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed numbers, Powers and Roots, Order of Operations, Area and Volume, Equations and Formulas, ratios and proportions, angles and lines, triangles review. Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers |
Week 4 | |
Monday: Opening - Week 3 test review Unit 18 Pythagorean Theorem CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Math triangle game Student-written test questions Gallery walk example problems Lab Practical math applications using Precision Measurement tools: Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers Closing - 3-2-1 over unit 18 Homework: Unit 18 |
Tuesday: Opening - Pythagorean Theorem hook Unit 16 Polygons CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Math triangle game Student-written test questions Gallery walk example problems Lab Practical math applications using Precision Measurement tools: Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers, Closing - 3-2-1 over unit 16 Homework: Unit 16 |
Wednesday: Opening - Polygons hook Unit 17 Circles and tangents CFU’s - Speed tape measure slide Math triangle game Student-written test questions Gallery walk example problems Closing - 3-2-1 over Unit 17 Review for Final Test Final check survey Homework: Unit 17 |
Thursday: Opening - Final Test Fraction, Decimal, Tolerance, Percent, Signed numbers, Powers and Roots, Order of Operations, Area and Volume, Equations and Formulas, ratios and proportions, angles and lines, triangles, Pythagorean theorem, polygons, circles and tangents. Review Steel rule, Tape measure, Calipers, Micrometers |
Attend class and be on time. If the student cannot make class, please call or email the instructor:
Instructor contact info: e-mail leplummer@actx.edu / office phone # 806 335-4312 or cell # 806 410 9866
Ask questions
Bring materials to every class.
Come to learn, this is important for your future job.
Conform to the AC Code of Conduct and dress code, be courteous, and get to know your classmates.
No profanity
Occasionally, laugh at the instructor's stupid jokes.
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