MATH1170
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Calculus for Biologists I
Description
Derivation of dynamical models of biological systems and their analysis with differential and integral calculus. Discrete-time dynamical systems for growth, breathing, selection, the heart, etc. Differentiation and its applications to stability, approximation of functions, maximization, and limits. Differential equations describing growth, diffusion, and selection, and their solution with integral calculus. Computer lab using R.
Minimum Credits
4
Maximum Credits
4
Repeat for Credit
No
Required Requisite(s):
Prerequisites: "C" or better in ((MATH 1050 AND MATH 1060) OR MATH 1080) OR ALEKS 76+ OR ACT Math score 28+ OR SAT Math score 650+ OR AP AB Calculus score 3+ OR IB AA HL score 4+ OR IB AI HL score 5+.
Course Attributes
GE - QL (Quantitative Literacy)
Semesters Typically Offered
Fall
Fee Amount
$16
Course Fee Usage
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