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TECM 1317   Technical Trigonometry (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TECM 1341.
Triangular measurements and calculations used in industrial applications. Includes trigonometry ratios, solution of right triangles, oblique triangles, and vector analysis. (3 Lec.)

TECM 1341   Technical Algebra (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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 linear equations, simultaneous equations, and quadratic equations relevant to technical occupations. (3 Lec.)

TECM 1349   Technical Math Applications (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TECM 1317.
Trigonometry and geometry as used in a variety of technical settings. Includes 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.
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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (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.