The Encourage Engineering Math Program is a self-paced course and tutoring program to help incoming students prepare for the Math Placement Tool.
Students will learn and review algebra, trigonometry, and logarithmic and exponential functions.
If you would like support with the math placement tool, please contact us at ENcourage@colostate.edu
All CSU engineering degrees begin with Calculus 1 as the first required math class and a vital prerequisite for future courses. Visit our Orientation page to find out how being ready for Calculus helps your experience at CSU.
Did you receive our Orientation Math Postcard?
We want to help you get you ready for CSU's Math Placement Tool with this test problem.
Rumor has it that aiming our Ram Laser Beam at the center of the CSU logo next to the Academic Village clock will make Cam the Ram magically appear! We know the center of the logo is 8 meters off the ground, and we can set the laser 10 meters away.
At what angle should the laser be aimed
for the beam to hit the center?
Solution
Review the answer below, or watch our solution video. Let us know if you have questions!
What is the angle (θ)?
This is a trigonometry problem. We will use the tangent trigonometric function to solve for θ.
We take the inverse tangent of both sides to isolate θ.
Using our calculator…
..we obtain the answer:
θ = 38.66 degrees
The ENcourage Engineering Math Program includes:
3 weeks of self-paced pre-calculus review
Live support from engineering and math learning assistants
No cost for students!
Other questions?
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.