MATH 113: Calc I for Biology & Life Sci

Course Description

This course develops basic concepts of Calculus from the perspectives of Biology and Life Sciences. Topics include differential and integral calculus of algebraic/logarithmic/exponential functions of one variable, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, graphing, optimization, related rates and area. Applications include modeling biological problems of medicine, genetics, Biomechanics, ecology, population growth and decay. This course does not fulfill the calculus requirements for concentration in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, engineering, or mathematics. A minimum grade of C- is required in the prerequisite. Student cannot receive credit for both Math 113 and Math 115.