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Differential Calculus MATH 2001

Mathematics Part-time Studies Course

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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

Cost

$516.07

Course offerings

Fall 2022

Below is one offering of MATH 2001 for the Fall 2022 term.

CRN 43176

Duration

Tue Sep 06 - Thu Dec 08 (14 weeks)

  • 14 weeks
  • CRN 43176
  • $516.07
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Dec 08 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Takashi Nakamura

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$516.07

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. 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: FINAL EXAM is on the last day of class – Thursday, December 8th. 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.
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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

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