Science Math
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I.Some Basics - Understanding Basic Mathematical Reasoning in Physical Science
A. Arithmetic and Basic Algebra in physical science (MA1)
B. Reporting Numbers - How do we know when data is significant? (MA2)
C. Understanding Equations - Where do equations come from? (MA3)
D. Tables, Graphs, and Equations - How are they connected? (MA4)
E. MA Review #1
II.Graphing - Understanding Graphs in Physical Science
A. Basic Graphing Review (MA5)
B. Interpreting Graphs in Physical Science (MA6)
C. Predicting Graphs in Physical Science (MA7)
D. Combining Graphs for real physical situations (MA8)
E. MA Review #2
III.Application: Investigating a car wreck.
A. Motion without acceleration (MA9)
B. Motion with acceleration due to friction (MA10)
D. MA Review #3
IV.Application: Balls and Ramps.

The ability to use mathematical concepts will be obtained by using them to better understand physical phenomena. Students will better understand and appreciate the role of the following mathematical concepts as they apply to the physical sciences: (1) Numbers viewed as experimental data. (2) Tables. (3) Graphs. (4) Equations.

Start at the top of the menu and work your way down. To get credit for the course and to receive a grade, you must submit the homework for each lesson. If the homework is short answer, I suggest you type the homework into a text editor (or word processor) and then copy and paste the answers into the homework form after all of the questions are answered. That way if something happens to the email you can try again without retyping all of the answers. Here is the short review of what is expected from previous experience.