Students learn the mathematical foundation for technical and programming courses. It covers linear equations, polynomials, periodic, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Students learn to solve linear equations and create graphs for functions. They learn how to represent multi-dimensional data using vectors and matrices, lines, planes and hyperplanes. The course also introduces calculus, probability and statistics which are essential for understanding machine learning (ML) algorithms. Finally, the course also teaches basic logic and reasoning, as well as binary data representation in computers.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Solving and graphing linear equations
- Concepts of polynomials, periodic, logarithmic and exponential functions
- Create graphs for polynomials, periodic, logarithmic and exponential functions
- Represent multi-dimensional data using lines, planes and hyperplanes
- Computer data representation for integers, characters and floating-point numbers
- Basic calculus and their applications
- Probability, statistics and their applications
- Mathematics, machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence
- Binary numbers addition and overflow, subtraction and underflow and 2's complement
Assessment methods include interview, exam and demos.
Students will receive an ‘S’ grade (satisfactorily completed) which is not included in grade GPA calculations.
International Students should contact the VCC International Education Advising to learn how PLAR can impact immigration status, prior to proceeding with the PLAR request.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72899 |
September 8, 2026 to December 18, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.