Course Overview
An online course in elementary differential calculus. Topics include the definition of a derivative, the delta method, the derivative of polynomial and transcendental functions, implicit differentiation, the product, quotient and power rules, curve sketching, and applied maxima/minima problems.
Prerequisite(s)
- Any Post Secondary level Technical Math Course.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$604.20 - $616.79 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the underlying concepts behind derivatives
- Work with polynomial and transcendental functions
- Employ a variety of techniques to find derivatives of functions
- Apply the derivative to solve problems including curve sketching, related rates and optimization
Effective as of Fall 2016
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MATH 2001 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 64706
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 08 Loading
- CRN 64706
- $604.20 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Julian Fekety
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Email Mathpts@bcit.ca to request for approval to register. Please include your student ID.. **For students who require both MATH 2001 and 2002 it is STRONGLY recommended to complete 2001 prior to 2002. IMPORTANT: In-person FINAL EXAM is on the last day of class – NO EXCEPTIONS. Midterm: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 Final: Thursday, July 8th, 2026 Please note this course is intended mainly as part of a make-up for calculus courses in BCIT Engineering Programs, and therefore may not be appropriate as a mathematics requirement for other programs (e.g., a business program). This course is NOT equivalent to university Calculus 1 and can only be used for credit in BCIT programs.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MATH 2001 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 43176
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 43176
- $616.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Julian Fekety
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- For late registration approval email Mathpts@bcit.ca and include your student ID. **For students who require both MATH 2001 and 2002 it is STRONGLY recommended to complete 2001 prior to 2002. IMPORTANT: MIDTERM – Wednesday, October 21st. FINAL EXAM is on the last day of class – Wednesday, December 9th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please note this course is intended mainly as part of a make-up for calculus courses in BCIT Engineering Programs, and therefore may not be appropriate as a mathematics requirement for other programs (e.g., a business program). This course is NOT equivalent to university Calculus 1 and can only be used for credit in BCIT programs.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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