MFGT 090 - MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS - Scott Lubell
| Course: | MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS |
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| Professor: | Scott Lubell |
| Email: | scott.lubell@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
While teaching you the mathematics of Measurement and Computations with my years of experience in engineering and manufacturing industries I bring to life the material taught. I will show you how the mathematics relates to the manufacturing, engineering and life science world. As you learn that the material is directly be related to technical industries it also applies to daily life applications. Real world examples bring to light how understanding Measurement and Computations will benefit you in you chosen profession as well as day to day life.
Course Description
As notes in the Student Learning Outcome upon completing the course the student will be able to “Apply simple mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems related to manufacturing and career technical field.” however the class goes deeper than that. From the presentations, materials covered and assignments given different examples across multiple industries and functional applications will presented to bring to life the subject matter to aid the student in being successful in their chosen profession.
What to Expect in this Course
The class will follow the structure of the text in sequential order. Depending on the modality of the course either InPerson or Online Live, all the lectures are live (face to face, or on Zoom). The course work and assigned problems will be in Canvas Modules and submitted as such. A bulk of the material is based on the text however some material is presented for other sources. To assist students to review material presented in class. the lectures are recorded in the Canvas chapter module. It is highly recommended to read the chapters in advance of the lectures to better understand the material.
Types of Assessments
Students mastering of the material will be assessed by homework, quizzes and exams. There additional assignments to review case studies to aid in showing the relevance of the material in real world applications.
Textbook Information
Mathematics for the Trades - A Guided Approach, 11th Edition
ISBN# 978-0-13-475696-7
Additional Resources
Canvas
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Online Education
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Last updated: 02/25/2024 Sub#: 562