Calculus for Natural Systems I: Derivatives

Course Details

  • Acronym

    Q SCI 291

  • Instructor(s)

    Gaj Sivandran

  • Quarter

    Spring 2025

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Math

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSC, RSN

  • Prerequisites

    either MATH 120, Q SCI 190, or a minimum score of 2 on the AP MATH test (AB or BC); recommended: completion of Department of Mathematics' Guided Self-Placement.

Course Description

Introduction to differential calculus, emphasizing development of basic skills. Examples promote understanding of mathematics and applications to modeling and solving biological problems. Topics include optimization and curve analysis. Cannot be taken for credit if student received a minimum grade of 2.0 or above in MATH 124 (or equivalent). Course overlaps with: MATH 112; B MATH 144; and TMATH 122. Prerequisite: either MATH 120, Q SCI 190, or a minimum score of 2 on the AP MATH test (AB or BC); recommended: completion of Department of Mathematics’ Guided Self-Placement.

Registration restrictions: none

Marine Bio Major requirements: Mathematics

Marine Bio Minor requirements: none