This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Note: All course changes and updates are shown in blue.
Mathematics
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Many university departments require credits in mathematics at the first-year or second-year level for admission to certain upper-level courses. Students are therefore urged to consult the appropriate calendars, counselling, or a mathematics instructor at Kwantlen for details of specific mathematics requirements.
Mathematics Courses for Science
Students
The normal sequence of mathematics courses for students who wish to receive credit for first-year calculus in sciences or applied sciences should be:
However, students who plan to study life sciences at SFU or UBC may take MATH 1130, MATH 1230.
Students who intend to complete their second year of a science program at Kwantlen may (depending on their program) also require MATH 2232, 2234, 2315, 2321, 2322.
Note: First-year science calculus (MATH 1120, 1220 or in some cases MATH 1130, 1230) are required for those planning to study mathematics, science, applied science, agriculture, forestry, pharmacy, medicine or dentistry.
Mathematics Courses for Business, Commerce and Economic Students
Students wishing to transfer to a commerce, business administration or economics degree program at a university should consult the appropriate calendar or speak with a counsellor with regard to mathematics requirements. However, the normal sequence of courses should be as per the following:
Your initial placement in a Mathematics course at Kwantlen is determined primarily by your British Columbia high school record in Mathematics. However, if you do not satisfy the requirements for direct admission to a Mathematics course, you may qualify, on the basis of your high school grades, to write the Mathematics Placement Test. Marks obtained in Kwantlen Mathematics courses supersede any MPT result.
Note: If you are currently registered in a Mathematics course at Kwantlen, you cannot write the MPT to qualify for admission into a course for which the course you are taking is a prerequisite.
The requirements for direct entry in terms of high school grades and for entry on the basis of high school grades combined with successful completion of the MPT are given in the following chart.
*Students with less than a C in Applications of Mathematics 12, Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 11; or an F in Principles of Mathematics 12, or no grade 11 or 12 Mathematics at all are required to write the MPT for placement in MATH 1092, 1093 or an ABEM/PSPM alternative only. If you want to enter an ABEM/PSPM course, you can also write the ABEM/PSPM Placement Test. Please contact Academic and Career Preparation for details. Note that the ABEM/PSPM Placement Test does not qualify you for entry into MATH 1092 or MATH 1093.
**MATH 1190 requirements apply only to students who have 18 credits of Kwantlen courses numbered 1100 or above (or equivalent).
Because your direct entry into a Mathematics course and your eligibility to write the MPT for entry into a course may depend on your Mathematics grades prior to enrolling at Kwantlen, it is very important to ensure that relevant official transcripts (from secondary school and/or from other post-secondary institutions) are on file at Admissions. If you have completed a post-secondary Mathematics course at another institute (with a minimum grade of C), you may qualify for transfer credit and/or advanced standing. In order to do so, you must submit a Request for Advanced Standing Form at Admissions. Allow at least six weeks for processing.
Note: Please contact Advising for test dates at 604.599.2044
Information on the MPT
The Mathematics Placement Test has four parts:
Part A: This part consists of 15 questions that test your skill at, your understanding of, and your ability to solve problems involving arithmetic.
Part B: This part consists of 15 questions that test your understanding of Mathematics (including arithmetic, basic algebra and geometry) up to a Grade 10 level, with an emphasis on basic algebra.
Part C: This part consists of 15 questions that test your understanding of algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometry up to a Grade 11 level, with an emphasis on algebra.
Part D: This part consists of 20 questions that test your understanding of functions, algebra, Geometry, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms up to a Grade 12 level.
The time limit is 45 minutes for parts A, B and C. The time limit for part D is 1 hour. Depending on the course that you wish to take, you may write more than one of these parts. Please allow enough time to complete all the parts that you plan to write.
For students eligible to write the MPT, the scores needed for entry into MATH courses are given in the following table.
If you do not qualify for direct entry into your preferred Mathematics course but your high school grade is near that required, please refer to the beginning of this document to determine for which courses you are eligible to write the MPT
If you do not have a B.C. high school transcript and an equivalence cannot be determined, you should seek an interview with a Mathematics faculty member.
If you have not taken a Mathematics course during the past two years, you are strongly advised to write the MPT. It may be advisable to take a lower level course than the course you are qualified for (students can forget their Mathematics skills if these skills are not used regularly).
How do I Prepare for the MPT?
Although a thorough review of your Mathematics background could certainly help you to succeed on the MPT, it is not a test that you would study for in the traditional sense. The MPT is designed to test your true level of knowledge and comprehension of Mathematics. As it is not the purpose of the MPT to test short-term recall, it is suggested that you do not cram for the MPT. Just show up and be tested!
How Do I Arrange to Write the MPT?
Arrangements to write the MPT are made through Admissions. The current fee is $20.00
How Do I Get My Score?
Your MPT is marked on completion and your score will be entered in the College system. During the registration period, a computerized check will confirm secondary school grades and/or MPT scores.
Can I Write the MPT More Than Once?
You are permitted to write each part of the MPT a maximum of 3 times. There must be a minimum 4-week gap between tests written. In order to rewrite, you MUST bring in your test score receipt(s). Every rewrite fee is $20.00. If you are unsuccessful in all 3 attempts, you will not be allowed another attempt and will be required to take the prerequisite course
What Do I Need to Write the MPT?
Arrive 10 minutes prior to the examination time and bring the following:
Your Kwantlen student number
Your $20.00 receipt (cost to write or rewrite the MPT)
A current picture identification
A pencil
Remember that to rewrite the MPT, you will also need ALL of your MPT test score receipts.
Please note that you are NOT permitted to use a calculator or dictionary when taking any of the Math Placement Tests.
This information sheet is published for information purposes only. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, this information sheet shall not be construed to be an irrevocable contract between the student and the University College. Kwantlen reserves the right to make any change in the contents and provisions of this information sheet without notice. In addition, the University College reserves the right to cancel, add, or revise contents or changes fees at any time without notice.
Mathematics Prerequisites
As shown below, MATH courses offered at Kwantlen may also serve as requisites to future math courses..
**MATH 1190 requirements apply only to students who have 18 credits of Kwantlen courses numbered 1100 or above (or equivalent).
Students are not granted waivers of prerequisites for mathematics courses. Students may not register into mathematics courses after the first week of classes.
Appropriate ABEM/PSPM courses may also serve as prerequisites to MATH courses at Kwantlen. Please see the MATH course descriptions for complete lists of prerequisites.
Students without a BC high school transcript will be required to write the Mathematics Placement Test if an equivalency cannot be determined.
Other students who have not taken a mathematics course during the past two years are strongly advised to write the Mathematics Placement Test.
Policy on Calculus 12
Any students with Calculus 12 and the “Challenge Examination” Certificate from UBC will be granted credit for MATH 1120.
MATH 1092 cr-3
Fundamental Mathematics
Students will study algebra, word problems, graphs, measurement, and geometry. They will upgrade their mathematics skills and understanding in preparation for an applied or academic program.
Prerequisites: Principles or Applications of Math 11 with a C or better or Mathematics Placement Test.
MATH 1093 cr-3
Intermediate Algebra
Students will study algebraic concepts and methods, making use of them in problem solving. They will study polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithm and trigonometric functions.
Prerequisites: MATH 1092 or ( ABEM 0072 or PSPM 1072) or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a P; or Principles of Mathematics 11 with a C; or Applications of Mathematics 12 with a C; or Applications of Mathematics 12 with a P plus Mathematics Placement Test; or Applications of Mathematics 11 with a P plus Mathematics Placement Test
MATH 1112 cr-3
Pre-Calculus Algebra
Students will study the concept of function in depth. In particular they will study polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and their graphs.
Prerequisites: MATH 1093 or ( ABEM 0082 or PSPM 1082) or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C; or Principles of Mathematics 11 with a B; or Principles of Mathematics 11 with a C plus Mathematics Placement Test; or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a P plus Mathematics Placement Test; or Applications of Mathematics 12 with a C plus Mathematics Placement Test; or Applications of Mathematics 11 with a C plus Mathematics Placement Test
Students will learn to summarize and display data and perform inferences about proportions, means and standard deviations for one and two populations. They will also perform regression analysis, and determine probabilities.
Prerequisites: MATH 1093 or ( ABEM 0082 or PSPM 1082) or Principles of Math 12 with a C or Principles of Math 11 with a B or Principles of Math 11 with a C plus Math Placement Test or Principles of Math12 with a P plus Math Placement Test or Applications of Math 12 with a C plus Math Placement Test or Applications of Math 11 with a C plus Math Placement Test.
Students will study algebraic concepts and methods, making use of them in general and environmental problem solving. They will study basic geometry and trigonometry, as well as functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic).
Prerequisites: ((MATH 1092 or ABEM 0072 or PSPM 1072) ; or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a P; or Principles of Mathematics 11 with a C+; or Principles of Mathematics 11 with a P plus Mathematics Placement Test; or Applications of Mathematics 12 with a C+; or Applications of Mathematics 12 with a P plus Mathematics Placement Test; or Applications of Mathematics 11 with a P plus Mathematics Placement Test
MATH 1120 cr-3
Differential Calculus
Students will learn to differentiate algebraic and elementary transcendental functions and to apply these skills to graphing, maxima and minima, related rates, and rectilinear motion. They will be introduced to parametric curves and their differential calculus.
Prerequisites: MATH 1112 or Principles of Math 12 with a B or Principles of Math 12 with a C with a Math Placement Test better.
Students will study differential calculus and its applications to biological sciences. In particular, they will study limits and differentiation of algebraic and elementary transcendental functions, with applications to graphing, optimization, and growth and decay.
Prerequisites: MATH 1112 or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C+ or better or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C plus Placement Test.
Students will study the concepts of differential calculus and use these to solve business and economic problems. In the process, they will learn to differentiate algebraic, and elementary transcendental functions. Students will also be introduced to first and second order partial derivatives.
Prerequisites: MATH 1112 or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C+ or better or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C plus Placement Test.
Students planning a career in elementary school teaching will study the theory and applications of arithmetic, geometry and data analysis (statistics) in the elementary school mathematics curriculum.
Prerequisites: Students who satisfy either 1 or 2 below are eligible to take MATH 1190
1) MATH 1112 or Principles of Math 12 with a C+ or better or Principles of Math 12 with a C or better plus Placement Test
OR
2) 18 Kwantlen credits numbered 1100 or above (or equivalent) plus: MATH 1093 or ABEM 0082 or PSPM 1082) or Principles of Math 12 with a C or Principles of Math 12 with a P or C - plus Placement Test or Principles of Math 11 with a B or better or Principles of Math 11 with a C or C+ plus Placement Test.
Students will learn to integrate algebraic and elementary transcendental functions and to apply these skills to appropriate problems. In addition, they will learn the fundamental theorem of calculus, the integral calculus of parametric curves, Taylor polynomials, sequences and series and simple differential equations.
Students will study integral calculus and its applications to biological sciences. In particular, they will study the indefinite and definite integral, functions of several variables, differential equations, and probability theory, with applications to biological problems.
Students will study the concepts of integral calculus and use these to solve business and economic problems They will also be given an introduction to multivariate differential calculus, differential equations, matrix algebra and linear programming. Emphasis will be on applications taken from business, economic and the social sciences.
The following topics are studied: linear systems of equations, vectors and matrices, vector spaces, independence, matrix and linear transformations, inner products and orthogonality, eigenvalues, diagonalization and applications.
The following topics are studied: linear systems of equations, vectors and matrices, vector spaces, matrix and linear transformations, inner products and orthogonality, eigenvalues, Fourier series and applications to engineering problems.
Prerequisites: MATH 1120 and (either PHYS 1120 or 1101 or 1170)
Students will study introductory probability and statistics using a background of calculus. Topics include concepts of randomness, probability, probability distributions for discrete and continuous random variables, descriptive statistics, multivariate distributions, laws of expectation, functions of random variables, sampling, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing.
Students will study calculus of 3 dimensions. They will study: surfaces; differentiation including partial derivatives and differentials; curves and tangents; double and triple integrals; applications and use computer algebra software.
Prerequisites: MATH 1220 or MATH 1230 with a C+ or better or 1240 with a B– or better.
Students will learn calculus of vector valued functions and vector fields, with special emphasis of differential operators and applications in physics. They will study: derivatives of vector valued functions, including the chain rule; Jacobson and invertibility; differential operators; line integrals and Green’s theorem; surface integrals including divergence and Stokes’ theorems; path independence, conservative fields and potentials; and use Computer Algebra Software (CAS).
Students will learn the calculus of vector valued functions and vector fields, with special emphasis on differential operators and applications in physics. They will study: derivatives of vector valued functions, including the chain rule, Jacobians and invertibility, differential operators, line integrals and Green's theorem, surface integrals including divergence and Stokes' theorems, path independence and conservative fields and potentials.
MATH 2331 cr-3
Introduction to Analysis
Students will study the theory that underlies differential and integral calculus. In particular, they will study real numbers, limits of sequences, limits of functions, continuity, and differentiability and will learn how to construct proofs involving these concepts.
Students will learn statistical techniques and their application to business and economics. They will study descriptive statistics, elementary probability, random variables, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing. They will also learn how to apply statistical software to descriptive and inferential statistics.
Prerequisites: 15 credits numbered 1100 or higher and MATH 1140 or 1120 or 1130
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Implementation: Sept 04
