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.

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.

  • 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

Course schedules

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How to take this course

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

Contact us

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† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.