Course details
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 - $568.07 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of MATH 2001 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 64706
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Fri Jul 07 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 64706
- $516.07
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - May 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| May 29 | Mon | 13:30 - 15:30 | Distance NE01 Rm. 401 |
| May 30 - Jul 07 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Takashi Nakamura
Course outline
Cost
$516.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- 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.
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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. Email Mathpts@bcit.ca and include your student number to request approval to register. IMPORTANT: In-person FINAL EXAM is on the last day of class – 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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of MATH 2001 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 43176
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Thu Dec 07 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 43176
- $568.07
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Dec 07 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Takashi Nakamura
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$568.07
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.
-
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 7th. 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
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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