Mathematics Courses
Note regarding prerequisites:
Students are advised that a "P" grade is NOT sufficient for use as a prerequisite. A minimum grade of "C-" must be achieved in any Douglas College course which is to be used as a prerequisite.
Assessment Testing
Assessment Testing may be required for registration in some or all of the courses listed below.
MATH 1101 Basic Algebra (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 101)
This is a one semester course for those students who need to improve their knowledge of algebra. Topics covered include: functions and relations, domain and range; algebraic techniques, factoring, exponents and radicals, polynomial and rational expressions; solving and graphing equations and inequalities in one variable; solving and graphing systems of equations; quadratic equations; graphing lines and parabolas; mathematical modeling; basic geometric formulas; factoring; laws of exponents; simplifying polynomial and rational expressions and solving equations and inequalities. It introduces students to functions and relations and their graphs.
Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better in Principles of Math 11, OR DVST 0411 with "C-" or better, OR a minimum score of 30 on the Douglas College Math 11 Exemption Test, OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4
Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer
MATH 1105 Algebra and Trigonometry (3 credits)
(This course is replacing MATH 1115 effective Fall 2005)
This one-semester course is designed for students who need or would like an intermediate step before attempting Math 1110 Precalculus. It covers the essentials of functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), graphing, solving equations and inequalities, systems of equations, and sequences and series. This course is also suitable for students who plan to go on to Business Calculus, Statistics, or who are transferring to technical or vocational programmes that require a Math 12 level course.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1101, OR DVST 0411, OR BUSN 1330, OR Principles of Math 11 (with a minimum score of 20 on the Douglas College Mathematics Assessment Test), OR Principles of Math 12 (with a minimum score of 17 on the Douglas College Mathematics Assessment Test), OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4
Offered: Fall, Winter and Summer
MATH 1110 Precalculus (4 credits)
(formerly MATH 110)
This is a one-semester course for those students who wish to prepare for MATH 1120. Emphasis is placed on the graphing and solution of equations involving polynomial, rational, circular, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. This course will be taught using a graphing calculator.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1101 (with a minimum grade of "B-"), OR MATH 1105 (with a minimum grade of "C-"), OR Principles of Math 11 (with a minimum grade of “C” and a minimum score of 20 on the Douglas College Mathematics Assessment Test), OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 6
Offered: Fall, Winter and Summer
MATH 1120 Calculus I (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 120)
MATH 1120 is an introductory calculus course for science students. The course includes limits, continuity, and the differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Differentiation techniques are applied to graphing, extrema, related rates, and rectilinear motion, as well as to parametric and polar equations. This course is taught using a graphing calculator.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1110, OR a grade of "A" or "B" in Principles of Math 12, OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 2
Offered: Fall, Winter, and Summer
MATH 1125 Calculus for the Social Sciences (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 125)
This course is an introduction to differential calculus for students in business, social sciences and biological sciences. Topics include limits, differentiation techniques for algebraic, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, mathematical modeling, applications to graphing and optimization, implicit differentiation and differentials.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1105, OR a "B" grade or better in Principles of Math 12, OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Fall and Winter
MATH 1130 Discrete Mathematics I (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 130)
This is the first of two Discrete Mathematics courses for Computing Science students. Topics include logic, set theory, counting, functions, relations, graphs, trees, finite state machines, and formal languages.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: Principles of Math 12 ("C" or better) or an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Winter
MATH 1160 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 160)
A pre-calculus introduction to descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and variation, elementary probability, probability distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and chi-square testing.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1105, OR Principles of Math 11 ("B" or better), OR Applications of Math 11 ("A-" or better), OR Principles of Math 12 ("C" or better), OR Applications of Math 12 ("B" or better), OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Fall and Winter
MATH 1191 Mathematics for Teachers (4 credits)
(formerly MATH 191)
This is a one-semester course which explores the basic mathematical concepts which are taught in the elementary school curriculum. Topics will include sets, whole numbers and integers, arithmetic operations, rational and real numbers and the study of informal geometry including curves, angles, area and volume, symmetry, congruence and motion geometry. Students are advised that this course requires a considerable time commitment.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: DVST 0411, OR a grade of "C" or better in BC Principles of Math 11, OR a minimum score of 30 on the Douglas College Math 11 Exemption Test, OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 6
Offered: Fall, Winter and Summer
MATH 1220 Calculus II (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 220)
MATH 1220 is an introduction to integral calculus. It develops the concept of the integral and its applications. Other topics include techniques of integration, improper integrals, sequences and series of numbers, Taylor series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, and separable differential equations. This course is taught using a graphing calculator.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisites: MATH 1120
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Fall, Winter, and Summer
MATH 1225 Calculus II for the Social Sciences (3 credits)
This course covers the theory and methods of integration of elementary functions, partial derivatives, optimization, integration of functions of two variables, elementary first order separable and linear differential equations, and Taylor polynomials. Applications from business, life and social sciences develop a meaningful context for the theory throughout the course.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1125 OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: TBA
MATH 1234 Mathematics for Liberal Arts (3 credits)
Mathematics is everywhere. This one semester course for liberal arts students explores mathematics topics in order to improve quantitative reasoning and decision-making in everyday life, as well as to develop an appreciation for the power and beauty of the mathematics that is evident (and not so evident) in the world around us. Topics include: critical thinking and problem solving, percentages and number sense, uses and abuses of statistics, linear and exponential growth, and math in art and music. Good English writing and communications skills are recommended.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: A "C-" or better in Principles of Math 11, OR a "C" or better in Applications of Math 11, OR a "C" or better in DVST 0410, OR an approved equivalent (See Assessment Services).
Lecture: 4
Offered: Fall and Winter
MATH 2230 Discrete Mathematics II (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 230)
This is the second of two discrete mathematics courses for computing science students. Topics in this course include complexity of algorithms, recursion, recurrence relations, generating functions, equivalence relations, partial orders, partitions, graphs and trees, cycles and paths, shortest-path algorithms, minimal spanning trees, tree traversals and applications of trees and graphs.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1130
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: TBA
MATH 2232 Linear Algebra (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 232)
Math 2232 is a one semester introductory course designed to provide a foundation in the mathematics of linear algebra. This course is often the first course in abstract mathematics and the student is taught how to prove theorems. Topics include the solving of systems of equations, matrices and determinants, the vector space Rn, n-dimensional Euclidean space, general vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and the diagonalisation of matrices.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1120 or MATH 1130
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Fall and Winter
MATH 2321 Calculus III (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 321)
This course extends the theory of differential and integral calculus to functions of several variables. Topics include the study of vectors, quadric surfaces, vector functions, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector fields, and line integrals; all with applications.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1220
Corequisite: MATH 2232 recommended
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Fall
MATH 2421 Introduction to Differential Equations (3 credits)
(formerly MATH 421)
This is a first course in the theory of ordinary differential equations. Topics include the solution of first - and higher order differential equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear and non-linear systems, stability, Euler methods and applications.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 1220 and MATH 2232 or Instructor Permission
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: Winter
MATH 2440 Calculus IV(3 credits)
(formerly MATH 440 Potential Theory)
This is a course in vector calculus that applies calculus to vector functions of a single variable as well as scalar and vector fields. Topics include gradient, divergence, curl; line, surface and volume integrals; the divergence theorem as well as the theorems of Green and Stokes.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: MATH 2321
Lecture: 4; Tutorial: 1
Offered: TBA