Academic Calendar 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 021 - Fundamental Mathematics 1
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will build a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will practice processes related to the following topics: place value, rounding, adding, and subtracting whole numbers to 100. Students will build an understanding of automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 022 - Fundamental Mathematics 2
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will grow a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will be able to perform simple tasks related to following topics: place value, rounding, adding, and subtracting whole numbers to 1,000,000; multiplication facts up to 12x12. Students will grow automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 023 - Fundamental Mathematics 3
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will advance a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will complete tasks related to the following topics: multiplying and dividing whole numbers, metric units, perimeter and area. Students will advance automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 024 - Fundamental Mathematics 4
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will extend a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will perform functions related to the following topics: place value, rounding, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals, metric measurement. Students will extend automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 025 - Fundamental Mathematics 5
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will further a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will complete operations on the following topics: simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. Students will further automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 026 - Fundamental Mathematics 6
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will accomplish a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will execute operations on the following topics: ratio, rate, proportion, percent, decimal/fraction/percent equivalents, graphs and tables. Students will accomplish automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 037 - Math for Professional Cook
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students in this course will complete a brief trades-oriented review of the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for further study in the Professional Cook Foundation Program. Topics: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percentage.
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MATH 038 - Math for General Trades
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students in this course will complete a brief trades-oriented review of the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for further study in various Trades Foundation programs. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent, powers, roots, graphs, formulas, measurement, and geometry.
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MATH 039 - Basic Math for Healthcare
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
In this course, students learn topics in Adult Basic Education (ABE) Fundamental Mathematics such as whole numbers, decimals, fractions, proportions, percents, conversions and dosage calculations. These topics are needed for professional math competence in many health professions and for further study in Intermediate Mathematics. Students will focus on strengthening comprehension by solving real practice problems from occupational examples.
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MATH 052 - Intermediate Mathematics 1
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students in this course will explore the mathematical knowledge, skills and strategies needed for further study in intermediate-level algebra. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to use estimation and to check whether the solution(s) are reasonable in the context. Students will study operations with rational numbers, ratio, proportion and percent, measurements, geometry, and trigonometry. Throughout this course, students will develop and/or strengthen a variety of flexible problem-solving skill, offer ideas in classroom discourse, and conduct error analysis.
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MATH 053 - Intermediate Mathematics 2
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students in this course will use mathematical skills and strategies to: review basic algebra, evaluate rational expressions and equations; solve algebraic equations; graph linear equations; compute polynomials. Students will develop introductory algebra and problem-solving skills required for further study in advanced-level algebra, math for technology, and any Camosun College course or program that requires Math 10.
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MATH 057 - Math for Electrical Trades
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
This course covers the algebra from MATH 053 plus modules on trigonometry and vectors, which provides the skills required for further study in Electical ELT, advanced-level mathematics, and any course or program that requires Math 10. Topics: real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphing, polynomials, trigonometry, and vectors.
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MATH 058 - Applied Math - Ship Stability
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 60
MATH 058 covers topics in mathematics needed to achieve competency in ship construction and stability calculations. Topics include a review of arithmetic, order of operations, exponents and roots, rational numbers, substituting data into formulae, manipulating algebraic equations and formulae, geometry, trigonometry, linear interpolation, graphing and change in cargo moments calculations.
Notes: MATH 058 is a fully on-line math course designed for students needing to refresh their mathematics skills prior to enrolling in Ship Construction and Stability (NAUT-SCS4).
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MATH 072 - Advanced Mathematics 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 120
This course provides the algebra skills required for statistics, criminal justice and some business programs. Topics include linear equations and inequalites, rearranging formulas, linear equations in two variables, systems of linear equations, integer and rational exponents, polynomials and factoring.
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MATH 073 - Advanced Mathematics 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 120
This refresher course provides a foundation for the further study of mathematics. Topics include rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations and functions, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any angle and the Sine and Cosine Laws.
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MATH 075 - College Preparatory - Applications of Mathematics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will obtain fundamental algebra and graphical skills necessary for entry into business programs, the criminal justice program, and elementary statistics courses. Topics include a brief review of fractions, decimals, percentages and signed numbers; solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables; function notation; systems of linear equations; integer and rational exponents; and fundamental statistical concepts.
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MATH 077 - College Preparatory - Mathematics 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 120
Students will develop the foundation in algebra and trigonometry that will enable further study of mathematics or satisfy program and entrance requirements for Precalculus 11. Topics include linear equations and inequalities; function notation; linear functions; systems of linear equations in two variables; polynomial, rational, and radical expressions and equations; quadratic functions and equations; and triangle trigonometry including the Sine and Cosine Laws.
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MATH 097 - College Preparatory - Mathematics 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will build the knowledge and skills in algebra and trigonometry necessary for entry into 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. Students will improve their knowledge of functions and graphs, expanding knowledge of exponential and trigonometric functions to enable analysis of applied problems.
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MATH 100 - Calculus 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
For mathematics and science students. Topics include: limits, derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, applications of differentiation and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will complete some assignments using Maple.
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Notes: Only one of MATH 100 or MATH 108 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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MATH 101 - Calculus 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
A continuation of MATH 100 . Topics include: inverse and hyperbolic trigonometric functions, applications of integration, integration techniques, L’Hopitals Rule, improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor series, parametric equations and polar coordinates. Students will complete some assignments using Maple.
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MATH 108 - Applied Calculus
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
For students in biology, business, economics or the social sciences, who require only one semester of calculus. Topics: limits, derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, the definite and indefinite integral and integration by parts.
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Notes: Only one of MATH 100 or MATH 108 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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MATH 109 - Finite Mathematics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course provides an introductory survey to material that is of particular interest to business, biology and social science students. Topics include a review of linear equations; sets and counting, including permutations and combinations; probability, including Bayes’ Theorem, random variables, expected value and the binomial distribution; matrix operations; solving systems of linear equations using a variety of methods, including Gauss-Jordan elimination and inverse matrices; linear programming using a geometric approach; Markov chains; annuities and amortization of loans; and basic logic, including implication and equivalence.
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MATH 115 - Precalculus
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
This course provides excellent preparation for MATH 100 - Calculus 1 . If your prerequisite is more than two years old, consider refreshing your skills with MATH 077 before taking 115. Topics: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; sequences and series; a brief introduction to calculus.
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Notes: Only one of MATH 107 or MATH 115 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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MATH 125 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
This course provides the fundamentals of linear algebra for mathematics, science and engineering students. Topics include: vectors, systems of linear equations, Gaussian reduction, matrices, vector spaces, change of basis, determinants, Cramer’s rule, eigenvectors, and complex numbers.
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MATH 126 - Basic Discrete Mathematics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course, which primarily targets mathematics and computer science students, provides an introduction to discrete mathemtatics. Topics include logic, proof techniques including mathemtatical induction, basic set theory, functions, cardinality of sets, asymptotic notation, properties of integers, permutations and combinations, pigeonhole principle, recursive definitions, divide and conquer recurrence relations and a brief introduction to graphs.
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MATH 139 - Algebra,Triangle Trigonometry, & Geometry
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Civil Engineering Technology Access, Computer & Engineering Technician Access, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access or Mechanical Engineering Technology Access
This course prepares students heading to a Technology program for further study in applied pre-calculus. Students will learn about real numbers; linear equations and inequalities; function notation; exponents; polynomials; rational expressions; rational exponents and radicals; quadratic functions and equations; systems of linear equations in two variables; triangle trigonometry including the sine and cosine laws; and plane geometry.
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MATH 142 - Reasoning About Numbers & Algebra for Education
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Designed for prospective elementary school teachers, this course provides students with a solid grounding in fundamental mathematical methods and concepts with which to teach math at an elementary school level. Topics include: reasoning about quantities, numeration systems and their properties, numerical operations with applications, mental computation and estimation, meaning for fractions and computing with fractions, multiplicative comparisons and reasoning, the set of real numbers and its subsets, elementary number theory, and basic algebra.
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MATH 143 - Geometry & Probability for Elementary Education
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Designed for prospective elementary school teachers, this course provides students with a solid grounding in fundamental mathematical methods and concepts with which to teach math at an elementary school level. Topics include: polygons; polyhedra; symmetry; tessellations; similarity; transformation geometry; measurement basics, area, surface area, and volume; Pythagorean Theorem; combinations and permutations; and introduction to probability. A selection of recreational mathematics activities is included.
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MATH 156 - Math and Stats for Computing
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Information and Computer Systems or Interactive Media Developer
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 and series, and asymptotic (Big-O) notation, counting techniques, introductory probability, descriptive statistics, and confidence intervals.
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MATH 166 - Applied Math for Electronics 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
MATH 166 provides the first half of the applied mathematics necessary to achieve competency in electronics and computer engineering technology. Students will first review exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and then study complex numbers, an introduction to differential calculus of algebraic functions, applications of the derivative, differentiation of transcendental functions, and an introduction to matrix algebra. Applications to electronics are included throughout the course.
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MATH 168 - Applied Math for Electronics 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
MATH 168 provides the second half of the applied mathematics necessary to achieve competency in electronics and computer engineering technology. Students will study integration of algebraic functions, basic applications of integration, methods of integration, differential equations, and a brief introduction to statistics. Applications to electronics are included throughout the course.
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MATH 191 - Applied Math for Civil/Mech 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will be introduced to the topics in introductory calculus and matrix algebra necessary to achieve competency in civil and mechanical engineering technology. In calculus, students will study limits; differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; applications of derivatives; indefinite and definite integrals; and applications of integrals. Students will also learn about matrix operations, matrix inverses, and solving 2x2 and 3x3 linear systems using a variety of methods. Applications to civil and mechanical engineering are included throughout the course.
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MATH 193 - Applied Math for Civil/Mech 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will continue to explore the integral calculus topics begun in MATH 191 and then be introduced to ordinary differential equations and to probability and statistics, with a focus on applications to civil and mechanical engineering technology. In calculus, students will study integration techniques, polar coordinates, and double integrals. Students then learn to solve introductory first and second order differential equations with applications. In probability and statistics, students will examine measures of centre and variability; discrete and continuous random variables; confidence intervals; and linear regression.
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MATH 220 - Multivariable Calculus
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
This course is an introduction to multivariable calculus. Topics include: vectors, solid analytic geometry, differentiation of vectors, differential calculus of several variables, multiple integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
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MATH 226 - Elementary Differential Equations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
This course is an introduction to differential equations for students in mathematics, financial mathematics and economics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Topics include: first order differential equations, applications of first order equations, second order differential equations, applications of second order equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, first order linear systems, the phase plane, and an introduction to Fourier series.
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MATH 250A - Intermediate Calculus 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This course in single variable calculus includes integrating using various techniques, evaluating limits in indeterminate forms, testing convergence and approximating value of infinite series, integrating in polar coordinates, and calculus of vector-valued functions.
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MATH 250B - Intermediate Calculus 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This course in multivariable calculus includes evaluating partial derivatives, computing directional derivative and gradient, solving optimization problems using Lagrange Multipliers, setting up and evaluating multiple integrals for various applications in engineering, vector calculus, evaluating line integral using Green’s Theorem, evaluating surface integral using divergence theorem, and evaluating line integral using Stokes’ Theorem.
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MATH 251 - Matrix Algebra for Engineers
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge or Engineering Transfer
This course in matrix algebra includes solving linear systems, performing matrix operations, performing computations with complex numbers, finding determinants, performing vector operations in 2-space and 3-space, vector spaces, linear dependence and independence, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and linear transformations. Applications to engineering are provided throughout the course.
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MATH 252 - Applied Differential Equations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This first course in differential equations includes solving and modeling with first-order differential equations, solving and modeling with linear differential equations of higher order including applications such as spring-mass systems, finding series solutions of linear differential equations, using Laplace transforms to solve linear initial value problems, and solving systems of linear differential equations. Applications to engineering are provided throughout the course.
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