Calculus for Natural Systems I: Derivatives

Course Details

  • Acronym

    Q SCI 291

  • Instructor(s)

    Gaj Sivandran,

  • Quarter

    Autumn 2025

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Foundation in Science and Mathematics

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSc, RSN

  • Prerequisites

    either MATH 120, Q SCI 190, or a minimum score of 2 on advanced placement test. Not available for credit to students who have completed MATH 124 with a 2.0 or higher.

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.

Registration restrictions: Students who have not completed a MATH 120 course can register for this class if they:

  1. Complete the placement test at: https://sites.math.washington.edu/~gsp/
  2. Take a screenshot of the results
  3. Send results to cqs@uw.edu

You will receive a code for the course

Questions: contact cqs@uw.edu

Major requirements: Math

Minor requirements: n/a