- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
ASCT 1051 covers those topics in technical mathematics which are important for student success in drafting. Topics include algebraic operations, simple equations, ratios, basic geometry, quadratic equations, graphs, linear equations, vectors, trigonometry, logarithms and exponential functions.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$780.65 - $796.32 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use the four basic mathematical operations to solve problems involving whole numbers, fractional numbers, decimals, percent, powers, roots, signed numbers and the conversion of measurements.
- Solve word problems using basic algebraic operations.
- Solve linear equations and manipulate formulae (literal equations).
- Solve problems by applying basic angle properties and Pythagorean theorem.
- Solve problems involving triangles by using trigonometric ratios and the Sine or Cosine Laws.
- Resolve a vector into rectangular components.
- Find the resultant of the vector components graphically or by application of the Sine or Cosine Laws.
- Convert between radians and degrees to solve problems involving the central angle, radius, arc length, and sectional areas of circles.
- Determine the perimeter, area, and volume of basic geometric shapes.
- Employ graphs in solving linear equations.
- Solve line problems: the slope of a line, equation of a line and the distance between two points.
- Solve problems involving ratios, proportions and variations.
- Solve the system of two linear equations alegebraically, graphically and with determinants.
- Simplify algebraic expressions by performing algebraic operations and factoring.
- Solve problems by identifying and solving quadratic equations graphically, by factoring with the quadratic formula.
- Manipulate logharitmic expressions and exponential functions.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Related Programs
Mathematics for Technical Applications (ASCT 1051) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Construction Drawings
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of ASCT 1051 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69633
Dates
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- CRN 69633
- $780.65 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
26 weeks
Instructor
Arash Kanani
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have six months from the date you register to complete this course. Department Contact: Samaneh Hashemi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Department Head 604-412-7473 Samaneh_Hashemi@bcit.ca Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT email account. Check information prior to course start date.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of ASCT 1051 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51304
Dates
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- CRN 51304
- $796.32 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 22 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
22 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 22 weeks from the date you register to complete this course. Department Contact: Samaneh Hashemi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Department Head 604-412-7473 Samaneh_Hashemi@bcit.ca Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT email account. Check information prior to course start date. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.