Math for Industrial Professionals
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 272
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 274
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Math for Industrial Professionals is designed to help students solidify a mathematics foundation as they face their industrial professional program. The goal of the text is to assist the student in gaining confidence in the use of basic mathematic and algebraic principles and properties and their application in solving algebraic equations and formulas.
The text initially provides instruction and practice with fractions, decimals, application with mathematical operations, and power and root laws. This is followed by instruction and practice on creating and simplifying algebraic expressions, solving algebraic equations, using ratios and proportions, and evaluating and solving formulas.
The text then covers Customary and Metric Measurement systems, where the student will learn to identify different measurements dimensions and units, to convert units of measurement within or between measuring systems, and to problem solve using measurements.
The text then presents both two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry. Students will learn the properties of common plane and solid geometric shapes they should encounter in the industrial profession. There are plenty of practice problems on using measurement and geometric shapes, including density of matter. And, there is a section on basic Trigonometry, where the student will learn and practice the use of Trigonometry function ratios to find sides and angles of triangles.
The student will also be trained in the use of the scientific calculator with complex formulas.
Math for Industrial Professionals truly prepares the student to meet the math demands of his or her industrial professional program.
Chapter 1: Order of Operations
1-1 Fractions/Decimals
1-2 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
1-3 Multiplying Fractions
1-4 Reciprocals/Dividing Fractions
1-5 Powers and Roots
1-6 Order of Operations
1-7 Scientific Calculator and Order of Operations
Chapter 2: Algebra: Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
2-1 Variable Expressions
2-2 Simplifying Variable Expressions
2-3 Solving Simple Variable Equations
2-4 Ratios and Proportions
2-5 Solving Rational Equations
2-6 Formulas
2-7 Literal Equations
2-8 Quadratic Equations
Chapter 3: Systems of Measurement and Unit Conversion
3-1 Measurement Systems, Customary and Metric
3-2 Dimensions, Denominate Numbers, and Operations
3-3 Customary System Unit Conversions
3-4 Metric Unit Conversions
3-5 Conversions Between Customary and Metric Systems
3-6 Units of Force, Energy, and Power
3-7 Temperature: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin
Chapter 4: Two Dimensional Figures: Perimeter and Area
4-1 Plane Geometric Definitions and Shapes
4-2 Rectangles
4-3 Right Triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem
4-4 Isosceles Triangles
4-5 Squares, Parallelograms, and Trapezoids
4-6 Regular Hexagon
4-7 Regular Octagons
4-8 Circles
4-9 More on Circles: Arcs and Sectors
4-10 Ellipses
4-11 Annulus
Chapter 5: Three Dimensional Figures: Surface Area and Volume
5-1 Solid Geometric Definitions and Shapes
5-2 Prisms and Cylinder Volume
5-3 Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
5-4 Spheres
5-5 Pyramids and Cones
5-6 Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones
5-7 Frustum
5-8 Weight, Mass, Density
Chapter 6: Trigonometry
6-1 Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
6-2 Trigonometric Ratios to Find Side Lengths of Right Triangles
6-3 Arcsin, Arccos, and Arctan to Find Angles of Right Triangles
6-4 Angle of Elevation and Angle of Depression
6-5 Law of Sines
6-6 Law of Cosines
Practice Test
Douglas Stultz is a Professor and Part-Time Adjunct Faculty member at Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) in Lakewood, Washington. He has been associated with the college for more than five years, teaching in a variety of part-time and adjunct roles. His work supports CPTC's mission of providing career-focused education and technical training across disciplines including business, information technology, health sciences, manufacturing, construction trades, multimedia design, and personal development.
Prior to his long-term role at Clover Park Technical College, Stultz served as a part-time faculty member at several Washington community colleges, including Tacoma Community College, Pierce Community College, and Highline Community College. His teaching experience spans multiple subjects and instructional formats, including both traditional classroom and online learning environments.