SUBJECTS OF INSTRUCTION
in the
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Math 1 Freshman Mathematics.
In order to enable him to handle accurately and efficiently the mathematics of engineering subjects, the student is given a thorough training in the analysis and solution of problems, and in the performance of numerical calculations, including the use of slide-rule and logarithmic methods.
The following subject matter will be included:
Plane Trigonometry: review of the solution of right and oblique triangles and fundamental trigonometric analysis.
Geometry: review of the use of mensuration formulas for plane and solid figures.
Algebra: review of fundamental operations, and simplification of fractional forms; solution of equations and simultaneous equations, linear and quadratic, and the approximate solution of equations of higher degree; exponents and radicals; complex numbers, variation, binominal theorem, and progressions (with applications to compound interest and annuities).
Analytic Geometry: fundamental formulas; general curve plotting; equations of the straight line, circle and conic sections (with applications); polar coordinates; translation and rotation of axes; and an introduction to solid analytic geometry.
Texts: Oglesby and Cooley, “Plane Trigonometry”; Pettit and Luteyn, “College Algebra”; H. B. Phillips, “Analytic Geometry”.
Math 21 Calculus. Prerequisite, Math 1.