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Mathematics for Computing COMP 1114

Computer Systems Course

Course details

COMP 1114 is partially discrete mathematics, partially an introduction to linear equations and assumes that students have a good understanding of Grade 12 Mathematics. The purpose of Mathematics for Computing is to give a solid foundation for follow-on technical and programming courses at BCIT. This course is divided in four parts; (1) Number systems and data representation; (2) Boolean algebra and design of logic circuits; (3) Exponential and logarithmic functions; and (4) Matrix methods in Linear algebra. COMP 1114 is equivalent to several full-time diploma courses; COMP 1113 –Applied Mathematics in Computer Systems Technology, CST; MATH 1310 -Technical Math for IT in Computer Information Technology, CIT; MATH 1320 –Mathematics for Computing in Full Stack Web Development, FSWD. Mathematics for Computing is also a required course in the Computer Systems Certificate, CSC and an elective in the Applied Computer information Systems, ACIS associate certificate. Upon successful completion of COMP 1114, students who achieve 60% may move on to the next level; COMP 2121 – Discrete Mathematics and COMP 2825- Computer Architecture.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

4.0

Cost

$586.61 - $640.02 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of COMP 1114 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 67127

Duration

Fri Apr 21 - Fri Jul 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 67127
  • $586.61
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 21 - Jul 21 Fri 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Instructor

Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee

Course outline

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Cost

$586.61

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. Course is 48 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 19 and June 30.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 67126

Duration

Sat Apr 22 - Sat Jul 22 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 67126
  • $625.36
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 22 - Jul 22 Sat 09:00 - 13:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Instructor

Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee

Course outline

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Cost

$625.36

Important information
  1. Course is 48 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 20 (Victoria Day) and July 1 (Canada Day).
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.

CRN 67125

Duration

Thu May 04 - Thu Jun 29 (8 weeks)

  • 8 weeks
  • CRN 67125
  • $625.36
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 04 - Jun 29 Mon, Thu 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Instructor

Goran Ruzic

Course outline

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Cost

$625.36

Important information
  1. Course is 48 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 22 (Victoria Day).).
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 are two offerings of COMP 1114 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 48055

Duration

Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 48055
  • $640.02
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Oct 14 Sat 14:00 - 18:00 Online
Oct 21 Sat 14:00 - 18:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Oct 28 - Nov 25 Sat 14:00 - 18:00 Online
Dec 02 Sat 14:00 - 18:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Instructor

Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$640.02

Important information
  1. Course is 48 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted. MIDTERM: October 21, 1400-1800, at the Burnaby campus in SE12 313. FINAL EXAM: December 2, 1400-1800, at the Burnaby campus in SE12 313. Class in session September 30 (Truth & Reconciliation) and November 11 (Remembrance Day); No class October 7 (Thanksgiving).
Status

Seats Available

4 seats remaining as of Sat June 10, 2023 at 8:21 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.

CRN 48054

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 48054
  • $640.02
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Oct 17 Tue 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Oct 24 Tue 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Oct 31 - Nov 21 Tue 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Nov 28 Tue 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Instructor

Goran Ruzic

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$640.02

Important information
  1. Course is 48 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted. MIDTERM: October 24, 1800-2200, at the Burnaby campus in SE12 313. FINAL EXAM: November 28, 1800-2200 at the Burnaby campus in SE12 313.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the concept of positional number system.
  • Explain how numbers, text and graphics are represented inside the computer memory.
  • Perform arithmetic operations with numbers represented in different number systems (binary, octal, and hexadecimal) and different computer representations (1s and 2s complement, Excess, BCD, and floating point representation).
  • Explain the Boolean algebra concepts: Boolean variables, basic and derived operators, postulates, algebraic laws and theorems, Boolean expressions and functions.
  • Build a corresponding truth table for a Boolean expression.
  • Build a Boolean expression from a truth table or from a Min-term/Max term expression.
  • Define canonical forms: Sum of Products (SOP) and Product of Sums (POS).
  • Simplify Boolean expressions using mathematical proof (Boolean algebra postulates, laws and theorems) and Karnaugh maps.
  • Analyze and simplify the works of combinatorial logic circuits.
  • Use AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR and XNOR gates to design simple logic circuits.
  • Apply mathematical concepts to real life problems by designing logic circuits using Boolean algebra: simple decision systems, adders, comparators, and decoders.
  • Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.
  • Determine if a system of linear equations has a unique solution (independent), an infinite number of solutions (dependent) or no solution (inconsistent).
  • Perform basic operations on matrices: addition and subtraction, multiplication with a scalar, matrix multiplication, and finding the inverse.
  • Perform elementary row operations on matrices to find the solutions of a system of linear equations.
  • Solve systems of linear equations using determinants and matrices.
  • Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.
  • Move on to COMP 2121 - Discrete Mathematics and COMP 2825 Computer Architecture.

Effective as of Winter 2021

Related Programs

Mathematics for Computing (COMP 1114) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Computer Systems
    Certificate Part-time

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