MT 122 - Technical Mathematics II

Credit Hours: 4

The second course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics included are trigonometric functions of any angle; oblique triangle; graphs of trigonometric functions; exponents and radicals; exponential and log functions; variation; inequalities; and introduction to statistics. The scientific calculator will be used throughout the course.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

solve equations including exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric functions;
evaluate trigonometric functions and their inverses for angles measured in degrees and radians;
solve oblique triangles using the law of sines or the law of cosines;
sketch and interpret the graph of trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions;
perform fundamental operations, (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on algebraic terms involving exponents and radicals, and logarithmic functions;
graph functions using log and semi-log paper;
analyze and solve proportion and variation problems;
solve basic probability problems;
find the area under the normal curve and solve application problems;
develop and interpret X bar and R charts for statistical process control; and
summarize and interpret data using frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion.

Technology Objectives:

analyze and interpret the following based on a graphing calculator or a symbolic computer program:
1. graphs of trigonometric functions;
2. graphs of exponential functions; and
3. graphs of logarithmic functions.
Perform statistical operations using a computer software program (optional).

Prerequisites: MT 121 or waived from placement test or placed into degree credit math.
F/S (C, N, S)