Course Overview
An upgrading course for students who have not completed high school mathematics, or who don’t meet program math entrance requirements, or whose math background is otherwise weak. Meets Principles of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 requirements for BCIT Engineering Technology, Health Science or Computer Technology programs. Course start dates are January, April, May, June and September.
Prerequisite(s)
- Grade 11 Pre-Calculus or equivalent OR BCIT MATH 0007.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$791.22
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Use the rules for approximate number calculations.
- Convert and reduce units.
- Operate with signed numbers.
- Manipulate and simplify algebraic expressions.
- Solve simple, quadratic and simultaneous linear equations.
- Solve problems using algebraic variation.
- Apply mensuration formula to solve geometric problems.
- Solve geometric problems using Pythagoras' Theory and similar triangles.
- Graph simple algebraic functions.
- Use the fundamental laws of logarithms to solve exponential and logarithmic problems.
- Solve triangles using trigonometry.
- Determine the resultant of two or more vectors.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of MATH 0001 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 10733
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 22 Loading
- CRN 10733
- $791.22 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 22 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2620 |
Duration
17 weeks
Instructor
Goran Ruzic
Course outline
Important information
- *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL *** This course is for students who intend to enter into a BCIT Program and it is not transferable to other institutions. The TUITION portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Students are allowed a total of TWO ATTEMPTS at this course. Withdrawals and failures both count. Please note: ANCILLARY fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT Student ID Card fees, etc. WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID by ALL students within 2 business days of registration. **THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE.** You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Once full there will be NO exceptions and there is NO waitlist. We recommend checking the course website frequently for updates on seat availability. No class on Monday, February 16th (Family Day) and Monday, April 6th (Easter Monday).
Confirmation
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CRN 10734
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 22 Loading
- CRN 10734
- $791.22 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 22 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
Duration
17 weeks
Instructor
Julian Fekety
Course outline
Important information
- *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL *** This course is for students who intend to enter into a BCIT Program and it is not transferable to other institutions. The TUITION portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Students are allowed a total of TWO ATTEMPTS at this course. Withdrawals and failures both count. Please note: ANCILLARY fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT Student ID Card fees, etc. WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID by ALL students within 2 business days of registration. **THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE.** You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Once full there will be NO exceptions and there is NO waitlist. We recommend checking the course website frequently for updates on seat availability. No class on Monday, February 16th (Family Day) and Monday, April 6th (Easter Monday).
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of MATH 0001 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 20687
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 27 Loading
- CRN 20687
- $791.22 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jul 27 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 121 |
Duration
17 weeks
Instructor
Henry Chang
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL *** This course is for students who intend to enter into a BCIT Program and it is not transferable to other institutions. The TUITION portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ANCILLARY fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT Student ID Card fees, etc. WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID by ALL students within 2 business days of registration. **THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE.** You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Once full there will be NO exceptions and there is NO waitlist. We recommend checking the course website frequently for updates on seat availability. No class on Monday, May 18th (Victoria Day) and Wednesday, July 1 (Canada Day)
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CRN 20688
Dates
May 19 - Jun 29 Loading
- CRN 20688
- $791.22 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 - Jun 29 | Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2590 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Goran Ruzic
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL *** This course is for students who intend to enter into a BCIT Program and it is not transferable to other institutions. The TUITION portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ANCILLARY fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT Student ID Card fees, etc. WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID by ALL students within 2 business days of registration. **THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE.** You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Once full there will be NO exceptions and there is NO waitlist. We recommend checking the course website frequently for updates on seat availability.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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