Course Overview
This course covers; equations and Relations including polynomial, conic, power, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and systems. Applications are stressed including graphical linear programming, exponential/logarithmic transformations, common and natural logarithms and logarithmic/semi-logarithmic graphs, radian measure and its applications. Solid geometry, formula creation, unit analysis, and math/computer models are important skills. Also taught are vectors and solution of triangles, with applications in forces, motions and navigation. The goal of this course is to develop skills at defining, solving and presenting mining and exploration industry related problems using the basic mathematical skills taught in this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Calculate with Imperial or Systeme International units. [1]
- Determine perimeters, areas and volumes of the regular and non-regular objects.[1]
- Simplify and manipulate rational algebraic expressions.[1]
- Solve linear, quadratic, power, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations, inequalities and systems.[1]
- Determine and simplify formulae for various perimeter, area and volume situations from industry.[1]
- Solve various flow rate, relative velocity, mixture and investment word problems.[1]
- Graph linear, polynomial, power, exponential and trigonometric functions including the use of logarithmic scale.[1]
- Solve oblique triangles as seen in surveying, navigation and other vector applications.[1]
- Graph and calculate equations for all standard conic sections (circle, ellipse, etc.).[1]
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Technical Mathematics for Mining (MATH 1501) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology
Diploma Full-time
- Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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