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TECM 1303   Technical Mathematics (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 136/MATH 1372/MATH 1373.
Prerequisite: None.
A review of mathematical functions including fractions, decimals, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures, and certain algebraic/trigonometric functions, as required by specific businesses and industries for successful on-the-job performance. (3 Lec.)

TECM 1317   Technical Trigonometry (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 196/MATH 1375.
Prerequisite: TECM 1341.
Study of triangular measurement and calculation in technical applications. Presentation of trigonometry ratio, solution of right triangles, oblique triangles, and vector analysis as used in industrial applications. (3 Lec.)

TECM 1341   Technical Algebra (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 195/MATH 1374.
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra and an appropriate assessment test score or Developmental Mathematics 0097 or Developmental Mathematics 0091 or equivalent.
Application of algebra to technical occupations. Topics include principles of linear equations, simultaneous equations, and manipulation of powers and roots. Emphasis on stated word problems relevant to technical and vocation occupations. (3 Lec.)

TECM 1349   Technical Math Applications (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 297/MATH 2370.
Prerequisite: TECM 1317.
Fundamentals of trigonometry and geometry as used in a variety of technical settings. Topics include the use of plane and solid geometry to solve areas and volumes encountered in industry. (3 Lec.)

TECM 1391   Special Topics in Applied Mathematics, General (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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