MATH 130 · Fall 2026
Advanced Technical Mathematics
Everything for the course, by unit. Quizzes are on paper in class, and ALEKS work is due at 2:10 p.m. unless noted. Canvas and the syllabus are the official record for due dates and grades.
Unit 1: Algebra, functions, and coordinate geometry
Algebra foundations
Chapter R · ALEKS R.1–R.5 and Quiz 1 Wed, Sep 2
This week
By the end, you can
Write intervals and find their unions and intersections.
Simplify expressions with exponent rules, including rational exponents.
Factor polynomials and simplify rational expressions.
Open Unit 1
Equations with fractions, roots, and quadratics
Sections 1.1–1.4 · ALEKS R.6, 1.1/1.2/1.4 and Quiz 2 Wed, Sep 9
This week
By the end, you can
Solve equations with fractions and check for excluded values.
Rearrange a formula to solve for a named variable.
Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.
Open Unit 1
Lines, functions, and coordinate geometry
Sections 2.1–2.4 · ALEKS 2.1/2.2/2.4 and Quiz 3 Wed, Sep 16
This week
By the end, you can
Find the distance and midpoint between two points.
Write the equation of a circle from its center and radius.
Write equations of lines, including parallel and perpendicular lines.
Open Unit 1
Test 1 review
Test 1 · ALEKS 2.5/3.1 Wed, Sep 23 · Quiz 4 (take-home) Wed, Sep 23, 3:15 p.m. · Test 1 (in class) Fri, Sep 25
This week
By the end, you can
Choose a method for mixed problems from Chapter R through Section 2.5.
Find the maximum height of a projectile from a quadratic model.
Write each Unit 1 formula from memory, since none are provided on the test.
Open the full review
Unit 2: Interest, logarithms, polygons, and circles
Exponential functions and interest
Section 4.2 · Quiz 5 Wed, Sep 30 · ALEKS 4.2 Fri, Oct 2
This week
By the end, you can
Evaluate and graph exponential functions.
Compute simple, compound, and continuously compounded interest.
Open Unit 2
Logarithmic functions
Section 4.3 · ALEKS 4.3 and Quiz 6 Wed, Oct 7
This week
By the end, you can
Convert between logarithmic and exponential form.
Evaluate logarithms, including with the change-of-base formula.
Solve exponential equations using logarithms.
Open Unit 2
Angles and polygons
Geometry, part 1 · Quiz 7 Wed, Oct 14
This week
By the end, you can
Use angle relationships, including parallel lines, to find unknown angles.
Find the angle sums and areas of polygons.
Solve proportions with similar triangles.
Open Unit 2
Circles, radians, and solids
Geometry, part 2 · Quiz 8 Wed, Oct 21
This week
By the end, you can
Convert between degrees, radians, and degrees-minutes-seconds.
Find arc length, sector area, and linear and angular speed.
Find the volume and surface area of a cylinder.
Open Unit 2
Test 2 review
Test 2 · Quiz 9 (circles take-home) Wed, Oct 28 · ALEKS geometry and Test 2 Fri, Oct 30
This week
By the end, you can
Choose a method for mixed exponential, logarithm, and geometry problems.
Correct each missed problem and explain the error.
Open the full review
Unit 3: Trigonometry, applications, and vectors
Angles and trigonometric functions
Sections 5.1–5.3 · ALEKS 5.1/5.2 and Quiz 10 Wed, Nov 11
This week
By the end, you can
Sketch angles in standard position and find coterminal angles.
Find sine, cosine, and tangent ratios in a right triangle.
Use reference angles and quadrant signs to evaluate trigonometric functions.
Open Unit 3
Right triangle applications
Sections 5.3 and 5.7 · ALEKS 5.3/5.7 and Quiz 11 Wed, Nov 18
This week
By the end, you can
Find a missing side or angle of a right triangle with a trigonometric ratio.
Solve word problems with angles of elevation and depression.
Open Unit 3
Applications and vectors
Sections 7.1 and 8.4 · ALEKS 7.1 Mon, Nov 30 · ALEKS 8.4 and Quiz 12 Wed, Dec 2
This week
By the end, you can
Solve right triangles and bearing problems.
Write vectors in component form, then add and scale them.
Find a vector's magnitude and direction angle.
Open Unit 3
Test 3 review
Test 3 · Quiz 13 (readiness check) Mon, Dec 7 · Test 3 Wed, Dec 9
This week
By the end, you can
Choose a method for mixed trigonometry, application, and vector problems.
Use Quiz 13 to find and fix weak areas before Test 3.
Open the full review
Final exam
Final exam review
Final · Final exam Mon, Dec 14, 1:00 p.m.
This week
By the end, you can
Recall the formulas and problem types from all three units.
Work mixed final exam practice under time limits.
Open the full review