- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$604.20
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
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MATH 2001 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 43176
Dates
Sep 02 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 43176
- $604.20 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Julian Fekety
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 – Thursday, October 16th. FINAL EXAM is on the last day of class – Thursday, December 4th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Email Mathpts@bcit.ca and include your student number to request approval to register 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.