Overview and Introduction:

This course is a practical approach to Physics. The course will examine how Physics is used in Advanced Manufacturing, Technology and Mechatronics Engineering.  The Physics will be focused on Wave Theory, Electromagnetism and Electromechanical, but not limited to these topics.  Think Fire Breathing Robots.

Sponsor Shout Out

I would like to thank Digi-Key Electronics for their generous support of my classroom and curriculum development.  Digi-Key has Kits, Lab resources and Lesson materials ready to support each of the Labs and Lessons presented here.  Each Lesson or Lab will have convenient links for all your electronic component needed to complete the hands on activities.

Prerequisites:

• No explicit prerequisite course work or coding knowledge is required, but students are expected to have a good understanding of basic computer principles and some familiarity of Pre-Algebra math concepts.

Caution & Safety  Considerations:

Primer:  "Aaron, I can imagine no way in which this thing could be considered anywhere remotely close to safe. All I know is I spent six hours in there and I'm still alive... You still want to do it?"

• As with any activity, please make sure you are using appropriate safety equipment.   If you are coding, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so,  Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.

Essential Questions:

• Why do Engineers and Technologist need to understand Physics?

• Which Physics is important, and "Do you need to know ALL the Physics"?

Key Academic Vocabulary or Concepts:

• <add Vocab of lesson topics>

Physics for Technology - Lessons - Lectures - Labs:

Reference & Resources:

Teachers - Unit, Module and Lesson Plans

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Evergreen Valley College Course Outline for Math for Manufacturing:

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1. Course Discipline and Number: MFGT 102

2. Course Title: Math for Manufacturing

3. Units: 2.00
   Lecture Units: 1.50
   Lab Units: 0.50

4. Catalog Description:
   This course is a practical approach to mathematics and data analysis. The course will examine how mathematics, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebraic functions, logarithmic calculations, order of operations, units of measurement, practical data analysis, probability, and statistical analysis are used in advanced manufacturing industries.

5. Instruction Methodology: Lecture/Laboratory

6. Lecture Hours: 1.50
   Lab Hours: 1.50
   Total Contact Hours: 54.000

7. Homework Hours: 3.00

8. Grading: Letter Grade Only

9. Course Prerequisite:

10. Course Corequisite:

11. Repeatability: 00

12. Transfer Status: Non-Transferable

13. Learning Outcomes:

    1. Perform operations and solve application problems on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals representations; analyze the arithmetic algorithms for these two representations; and justify their equivalence.

    2. Perform order of operations, prime factorization, and rounding of numbers to specific place values.

    3. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages and solve equations and applications involving percentages.

    4. Simplify numerical expressions containing exponents and simple square roots and perform operations on signed numbers involving whole and rational numbers.

    5. Solve simple equations with one variable and evaluate and simplify expressions containing one variable and rational numbers.

14. Course Lecture Content

    1. Learn How to Solve Work-Related Problems Using Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals

    2. Learn How to Solve Work-Related Problems Using Percentages, Ratios, and Scientific Notation

    3. Learn How to Solve Work-Related Problems Using Order of Operations

    4. Convert Between Fractions, Decimals, Scientific Notation, and Percentages

    5. Apply Conversions in Applications Using Both the English and Metric Measurement Systems for Length, Weight (or Mass) and Volume

    6. Simplify Numerical Expressions Containing Exponents and Simple Square Roots

    7. Review Algebraic Formulas 

    8. Learn How to Solve Work-Related Problems for Rectangles, Triangles Polygons, and Circles

    9. Learn How to Solve Practical Mechanical Measurement Problems

    10. Learn How to Solve Practical Electrical Measurement Problems

    11. Learn How to Solve Practical Material Analysis Problems

    12. Learn How to Solve Practical Speed and Ratio Problems for Gears and Pulleys

    13. Learn How to Solve Practical Problems for Cutting and Feeding Equipment

    14. Learn How to Evaluate Variable Expressions

15. Course Lab Content

    1. Solve Mathematical Equations for Dimensional, Mechanical, and Electrical Measurements Using Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals

    2. Solve Application Problems Using Percentages, Ratios, and Scientific Notation, and Convert Between Fractions, Decimals, Scientific Notation, and Percentages

    3. Solve Electrical Problems for Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power

    4. Apply English and Metric Conversions to Determine Length, Weight (or Mass) and Volume

    5. Simplify Numerical Expressions Containing Exponents and Simple Square Roots

    6. Solve Application Problems for Rectangles, Triangles Polygons, and Circles

    7. Solve Practical Mechanical Measurement Problems

    8. Solve Practical Material Analysis Problems

    9. Solve Practical Speed and Ratio Problems for Gears and Pulleys

    10. Solve Practical Problems for Cutting and Feeding Equipment 

    11. Perform Data Process Control Analysis

16. Methods of Evaluation

    1. Quizzes

    2. Lab Activities

    3. Final Exam/Project
       
       

17. Textbooks

    1. Richard C. Spangler & John G. Boyce. 2016. Mathematics for Technical and Vocational Students. Prentice Hall

    2. Tussy and Koenig. Basic Mathematics for College Students with Early Integers, 5th edition, Prentice Hall

18. Assignments
    Read assigned textbook chapters and complete mathematical problems in the assigned chapters.

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