Mathematics for the Arts

Course code MATH 1210

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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This course is intended for students in life sciences, social sciences, business, or economics degree programs. It explores the applications of mathematics through everyday, real-life examples. Students are introduced to the concepts of linear equations and functions, inequalities, systems, linear programming, set and graph theory, elementary probability, Markov processes and descriptive statistics.

Prerequisites

Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 or MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with a 'C-' or Basic Algebra Assessment test with a 55% or equivalent.

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What you will learn

  • Algebra and Equations
    Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities
    Functions and Graphs
    Mathematics of Finance
    Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
    Linear Programming
    Sets and Probability
    Counting, Probability Distributions, and Further Topics in Probability
    Markov Processes
    Introduction to Statistics

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.