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Basic Electricity Mathematics

MM0702
Edition A

5 Credit Hours

United States Army Combined Arms Support Command

Ordnance Missile and Munitions

Fort Lee, VA 23801-1511

 

Introduction

 
Overview This is a brief overview of Basic Electricity Mathematics, MM0702.
 
Proponent This subcourse is issued by the--

U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001

 
Purpose This is the first of three subcourses that are an introduction to or refreshers for your knowledge of basic electricity. This reviews the mathematics you need to understand the basic operating principles of guided missile systems and electronic and radar circuits. Covered are algebra, logarithms, trigonometry, and vector algebra.
 
Target
Audience
Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse.
 
Requirements To receive credit for subcourse completion, you must--
  • Have an Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) USER-ID and PASSWORD.
  • Be formally enrolled in this course/subcourse through the ACCP.
  • Earn a passing score on the course or subcourse examination.
 
Contents The subcourse contains the following parts:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LESSON 1: ALGEBRA (Tasks. This lesson is common to all missile repairer tasks)

    The Arithmetic

    Addition
    Subtraction
    Polynomials
    Signs of Grouping
    Multiplication
    Division

    The Mathematics

    Solving Equations
    Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
    Quadratic Equations

REVIEW EXERCISES

LESSON 2: LOGARITHMS (Tasks. This lesson is common to all missile repairer tasks)

    Terminology

    Systems
    Parts of a Logarithm

    Procedures

    Finding the Logarithm of a Number
    Negative Characteristics
    Antilogarithms
    Computations with Logarithms

    Powers of Ten

    Simplification
    Rules
    Reciprocals
    Numerical Prefixes

REVIEW EXERCISES

LESSON 3: TRIGONOMETRY (Tasks. This lesson is common to all missile repairer tasks)

    Derivation

    Trigonometric Functions

    Use
    Quadrants
    Radian Measure
    Graphic Representation

REVIEW EXERCISES

LESSON 4: VECTOR ALGEBRA (Tasks. This lesson is common to all missile repairer tasks)

    Vector Quantities

    Vector Notation

    Resultant Vectors

    Vector Representation

    Calculations

    Addition and Subtraction
    Multiplication
    Division

    Raising a Vector to a Power

    Root of a Vector

REVIEW EXERCISES

FINAL EXAMINATION

 
Informal Access Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference.
 

Enrollment

 
Enrollment
Eligibility
The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to eligible U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, and West Point cadets; authorized federal civilian employees; Army volunteers (unpaid staff); foreign military; and non-U.S. citizens employed by DOD.

Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the subcourse in which they request enrollment.

Note:  For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site.

 
Enrollment
Notes
Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
  • If you are not already registered with the ACCP, you will need to do so prior to enrolling for this subcourse. Click on the REGISTER button and follow the on-screen instructions. [NOTE: You will be required to create your own USER-ID and PASSWORD. These will allow you to enroll for courses/subcourses, access and update portions of your current personal demographic information, view history records, and take on-line examinations for which you are enrolled.]
  • If you are a registered ACCP participant, enter your USER-ID and PASSWORD in the spaces provided and click on the LOGON button. Follow on-screen instruction for enrolling in a course/subcourse.

When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows:  MM0702.

After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. [NOTE: US military students who do not have an e-mail address can obtain one by going to http://www.us.army.mil.]

IMPORTANT:  You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. To do so, follow the link to the RDL, scroll down the list of courses/subcourses, and activate the link to this course/subcourse.

 

Taking the Subcourse On-Line

 
Taking the
subcourse
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination.

REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

 
Taking
the exam

REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination. Some examinations are timed.

Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.

 

Assistance

 
Points of
Contact
If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:

  • For questions about subcourse content, contact:

    Training Directorate
    U.S. Army CASCOM
    ATTN: ATCL-AO
    401 1st Street
    Fort Lee, VA 23801-1511
    http://www.cascom.army.mil/ordance/

  • For questions about subcourse administration, contact:

    Team B
    COM: (757) 878-3322/2127
    DSN: 927-3322/2127
    E-MAIL: teamb@atsc.army.mil

 

 


 

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