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):
Prereqs: "C" or better in MATH1080 OR (MATH1060 & (MATH1050 OR ALEKS 55+ OR ACTMth 26+ OR SATMth 630+ OR AP Precal 3 OR IB Mth AA SL 4+ OR IB Mth AI HL 4)) OR ALEKS 76+ OR ACTMth 28+ OR SATMth 650+ OR AP AB Cal 3+ OR IB Mth AA HL 4+ OR IB Mth AI HL 5+
Course Attributes
GE - QL (Quantitative Literacy)
Semesters Typically Offered
Fall
Fee Amount
$16
Course Fee Usage
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