Mathematics (MATH) |
202 Fenton, 541-346-4705
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| MATH 246 Calc for Biol Sci I >4 |
4.00 cr. |
| For students in biological science and related fields. Emphasizes modeling and applications to biology. Differential calculus and applications. Sequence. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of MATH 241, MATH 246, MATH 251. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Jafarizadeh S |
Office:
312 Fenton Hall
Phone:
(541) 346-4719
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| Office Hours: |
1100 - 1200 T |
312 Fenton Hall |
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1300 - 1400 WF |
312 Fenton Hall |
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Only Open to Majors/Minors:
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Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, General Science, Human Physiology, Marine Biology, Multidisciplinary Science, Neuroscience
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 Prereqs/Comments: |
Prereq: MATH 112Z or satisfactory placement test score. |
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23512 |
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36 |
1400-1450 |
mtwf |
246 GER |
Jafarizadeh S |
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Final Exam: |
1445-1645 |
w 3/19 |
246 GER |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| January 5: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| January 11: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| January 11: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| January 12: |
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded) |
| January 12: |
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded) |
| January 13: |
Add this course |
| January 13: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| January 19: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| January 19: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| January 26: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| January 26: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| February 2: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| February 2: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| February 23: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
| February 23: |
Change grading option for this course |
 | You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
The course covers content from Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of “Calculus for the Life Sciences”, by Adler.
The course text is a custom edition of “Modeling the Dynamics of Life: Calculus and Probability for the Life Sciences”, 3rd ed, by Adler. Either the custom edition or the national version of the text are sufficient for the course.
MATH 246 discusses techniques and life science applications of differential calculus, along with an introduction to discrete dynamical systems. Topics include limits and continuity, differentiation rules for rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. The dynamical systems content focuses on mathematical modeling and determining stability of equilibria in linear and non-linear systems. Students focus on optimization in life science, using the first and second derivative tests as well as the marginal value theorem.
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