Mathematics

 

Why math?

Mathematics is essential to everyday tasks. The workings of a computer, playing Monopoly, doing your taxes, designing a suspension bridge, buying a meal, calculating the ascent rate of a rocket - it's all down to mathematics.

Careers

Understanding math is a key foundation for many career fields, including:

• natural sciences
• computer science
• health care
• social sciences
• business
• administration
• education

Find out more about career opportunities in math at the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

Courses

Choose from a wide range of courses based on your goals and background.

• skills review in algebra and calculus for science and non-science students
• introductory statistics
• discrete mathematics for computer science
• mathematics for prospective elementary school teachers

See the Calendar for details.

University Transfer

University Transfer (UT) Math courses at Douglas are equivalent to university courses. Refer to the appropriate university calendar and the British Columbia Transfer Guide to identify UT Math courses that you can complete at college.

Upgrading

Need to upgrade your high school math skills? Contact the Developmental Studies Department.

Location

Math classes are available at both the New Westminster and David Lam campuses.