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Course Descriptions

 

Mathematics
  

  • MAT - 017 Fundamental Math Level 1

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a self-paced course that teaches the number system, addition and, subtraction of whole numbers, estimations, time, and shapes.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • No Prerequisites Required.


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  • MAT - 018 Fundamental Math Level 2

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a self-paced course that teaches the number system and how to add, subtract, and multiply. Students also learn how to make change, tell time, add and subtract units of time, and how to find the perimeter of square and rectangles.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MAT 017  or mathematics skills assessment


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  • MAT - 019 Fundamental Math Level 3

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a self-paced course that teaches students how to multiply and divide. Students also learn how to make change, and convert units of time by adding and subtracting. They are also introduced to the metric system and learn how to measure length, volume, and mass, as well as how to figure out the area of rectangles and squares.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MAT 018  or mathematics skills assessment


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  • MAT - 022 Fundamental Mathematics

    3 Credit(s)
    This is an individualized course designed to prepare students for success in MAT 033 . Learning and assessment activities will be customized to each student’s needs to make sure they have the necessary skills for success in that course.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • None


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  • MAT - 027 Fundamental Math Level 4

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a self-paced course that teaches how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, as well as how to use decimals in real life. Students also learn the metric system.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MAT 019  or mathematics skills assessment


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  • MAT - 028 Fundamental Math Level 5

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a self-paced course that teaches students common fractions and decimals, equivalent fractions, and how to multiply, divide, add, and subtract fractions.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MAT 027  or mathematics skills assessment


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  • MAT - 029 Fundamental Math Level 6

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a self-paced course that teaches students the basics of ratios, rates & proportion, percents, and introductory statistics.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MAT 028  or mathematics skills assessment


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  • MAT - 033 Intermediate Mathematics I

    3 Credit(s)
    Intermediate Mathematics I is the first of a two course series. Completion of the two parts meets the requirements for the Intermediate Level ABE program. MAT 033 consists of seven topics; which cover Arithmetic and Estimation, Signed (Rational) numbers, Ratio and Proportion, Percent, Measurement, Perimeter, Area and Volume, and Trigonometry.

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  • MAT - 034 Intermediate Mathematics II

    3 Credit(s)
    Intermediate Mathematics II is the second of a two course series. Completion of the two parts meets the requirements for the Intermediate Level ABE program. MAT 034 consists of Polynomials, Factoring, Equations, Linear Equations and Graphing, Powers, Roots, and Scientific Notation.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in MAT 033  or mathematics skills assessment


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  • MAT - 036 Intermediate Mathematics for Trades

    3 Credit(s)
    Intermediate Mathematics for Trades is a course designed for students planning to enter trades programs such as Automotive Service Technician, Welding and Welding Fabrication, Plumbing and Piping, Carpentry, or Joinery/Cabinet Making. The goal is to instil and reinforce intermediate skills and knowledge in the area of applied math to enter trades training at the post-secondary level. Completion of the course would meet mathematical entrance skills for trades programs or MAT 046.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MAT 025 or MAT 029  or NIC Math Assessment


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  • MAT - 053 Advanced Mathematics

    3 Credit(s)
    Advanced Mathematics is the equivalent of B.C. Ministry of Education Principles of Mathematics 11. The content of MAT 053 includes: real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, polynomials, rational and radical expressions and relations, quadratic equations and trigonometry(functions and solving right and oblique triangles).

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in Principles of Math 10, Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math 10 or MAT 034 ; or Math assessment. It is strongly recommended that a student consider assessment if prerequisite courses were completed more that five years ago.


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  • MAT - 055 Foundations of Mathematics

    3 Credit(s)
    Foundations of Mathematics includes rates, systems of linear equations, quadratic functions, geometry, statistics, trigonometry, measurement, and logical reasoning.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in Principles of Math 10, Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math 10 or MAT 034 ; or assessment


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  • MAT - 060 Provincial ABE Mathematics

    3 Credit(s)
    The goals of the Provincial Algebra and Trigonometry are to prepare adult learners with the knowledge and skills in algebra and trigonometry necessary for entry to technical, vocational and career programs that require Math 12 equivalency as a prerequisite and for future study in higher-level math courses at college/university.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in one of Precalculus 11, MAT 053  or Principles of Math 11; or placement testing. A review of the concepts of algebra (e.g. order of operations, factoring, rational expressions, exponents and equation solving) is strongly recommended before beginning the course.


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  • MAT - 102 Calculus for Life Sciences

    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers calculus of one variable with applications to the life sciences. The content includes limits, differentiation of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; applications of differentiation-graphing and optimization problems; exponential growth and decay; integration and areas-techniques, exponential models; Taylor polynomials; introduction to differential equations.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in one of Principles of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, MAT 067, MAT 060  or MAT 100

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  • MAT - 122 Logic and Foundations

    3 Credit(s)
    This course primarily targets mathematics and computer science students. It presents foundational topics in mathematics, including methods of argument. Topics include proofs and logic, sets and relations, functions, integers, induction and recursion and principles of counting.

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  • MAT - 133 Matrix Algebra

    3 Credit(s)
    MAT 133 is an introduction to matrix algebra. It is a required course for students planning to transfer into a University engineering program. Topics include complex numbers, systems of linear equations, matrix operations, determinants, linear transformations, independence, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Credit will normally be granted for only one of MAT 133 or MAT 200 .

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in one of Principles of Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, MAT 067 or MAT 060  

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  • MAT - 151 Finite Mathematics

    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers linear systems and Gauss-Jordan elimination, geometric linear programming, matrices and matrix operations, symbolic logic, set theory, permutations and combinations, discrete probability, including conditional probability and Bayes’ formula, random variables and their distributions, expectation, Markov chains.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in one of Principles of Math 11, Pre Calculus 11, Foundations of Math 12 or MAT 053 .

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  • MAT - 156 Applied Math and Statistics for Computing

    4 Credit(s)
    Students will learn mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to introductory computer programming for development of programming and data interpretation skills. Students will study binary numbers, logic, Boolean algebra, sequences, series, and asymptotic (Big-O) notation, counting techniques, introductory probability, descriptive statistics, and confidence intervals.

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  • MAT - 162 Mathematics for Elementary Education I

    3 Credit(s)
    MAT 162 and MAT 163  together offer a first year university mathematics course for students entering an elementary education program. Topics covered in MAT 162 include: Set theory and Venn diagrams, symbolic logic, systems of numeration, computation in systems with different bases, mathematical systems, prime numbers, prime factorization and equivalence and order relations, real numbers and their representations, basic concepts of algebra.

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  • MAT - 163 Mathematics for Elementary Education II

    3 Credit(s)
    MAT 163 is the second half of a first year university mathematics course for students entering an elementary education program. Topics include: graphs, functions, solving equations and inequalities of the first degree; coordinate geometry; introduction to probability and statistics; measurement and the metric system.

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  • MAT - 181 Calculus I

    3 Credit(s)
    Calculus I and II together comprise a 1st-year course in calculus. MAT 181-Differential calculus of both algebraic and transcendental functions. Topics include: limits and continuity, the derivative-definition, rules, implicit differentiation; applications-curve sketching, maximum-minimum and related rates problems; differentials; antiderivatives. Students will learn how to use a computer algebra system in the lab to enhance their understanding of calculus concepts.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in one of Principles of Math 12, Pre Calculus 12, MAT 067, MAT 060 , MAT 100 or MAT 102  

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  • MAT - 182 Calculus II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers: a review of the Fundamental Theorem and area; methods of integration-substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric integrals, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, and trapezoidal rule; introduction to differential equations; applications of integration-volume, arc length; L’Hospital’s rule and improper integrals; infinite sequences and series, tests of convergence for infinite series, Taylor polynomials and series, and applications. Students will use a computer algebra system in the lab to improve their conceptual understanding, aid visualization, and to solve problems.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MAT 181  with a minimum of Grade D

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  • MAT - 200 Linear Algebra

    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers systems of linear equations; matrices; determinants; Euclidian vector spaces; general vector spaces, Gram-Schmidt Process, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms.Credit will normally be granted for only one of MAT 133  or Mat 200.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • A in Principles of Math 12, Pre-calculus 12, or MAT 060 ; or a passing grade in MAT 102  or MAT 181 .

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  • MAT - 210 Calculus III

    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers vectors and geometry of space; vector-valued functions; functions of several variables; partial differentiation; multivariable optimization; multiple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates and applications; change of variables in multiple integrals.

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  • MAT - 214 Calculus IV

    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers the calculus of vector fields and ordinary differential equations. Topics include the div, grad, and curl operators; Green’s theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, flux and Divergence theorem; Multivariate Taylor series and Fourier series and applications; Solving first and second order differential equations using analytical methods, including Laplace transform and series solutions about a regular point.

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