Course Descriptions

TAM 121 - Advanced Manufacturing Math

3 Credits

This is a basic mathematics course for students in advanced manufacturing career fields. It is designed to acquaint entry-level manufacturing students with the core mathematical concepts, terms, and formulas required to function as technicians in various manufacturing occupations. The course emphasizes applying mathematical principles to the machine trades and developing mathematical/mechanical problem-solving skills.

New SUNY General Education: SUNY - Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning)

MCC General Education: MCC-QL - Quantitative Literacy (MQL)

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Solve problems involving combinations of powers and roots with other basic arithmetic operations, using a calculator.
2. Solve machine technology problems using algebraic equations and formulas.
3. Determine unknown angles and side lengths in polygons using geometric principles.
4. Solve problems using geometric principles which involve chords, arcs, central and inscribed angles, perpendiculars or tangents.
5. Compute the unknown angles and side lengths in a right triangle using the sine, cosine or tangent trigonometric functions.
6. Apply projection of auxiliary lines, use of geometric principles, or trigonometric functions.
7. State the relationship between measurements and statistics.
8. Explain why statistical control is based on measurements that have already been taken.
9. Explain how statistical control allows you to predict future measurements.

Course Offered Fall; Spring

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Intersession 2025
Spring Semester 2025