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Basic Science (ACMT 1105)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
2
Description:
This course reviews the principles of mathematical functions. You will learn signed numbers, roots, exponents, simple equation, geometry and their applications to aviation maintenance. In addition, you will learn the understanding of energy, matter, principles of simple machines, sound, and fluids, heat dynamics and how these relationships apply to aircraft maintenance. Must be taken A-F.
Topical Outline:
1. Professional conduct
2. Problem solving skills
3. Principles of mathematical functions
4. Signed numbers, roots, exponents, simple equation, geometry and their application to aviation maintenance
5. Energy, matter, principles of simple machines, sounds and fluids, heat dynamics and how these relationships apply to aircraft maintenance
Learning Outcomes:
1. Mathematics: Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power
2. Mathematics: Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes.
3. Mathematics: Solve ratio, proportion and percentage problems.
4. Mathematics: Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of positive and negative numbers.
5. Basic Physics: Use and understand the principles of simple machines; sound fluid and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics, aircraft structures, and theory of flight.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program