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Mathematics 19a (formerly Mathematics 19). Modeling and Differential Equations for the Life Sciences 1256
T.W. Judson (Fall); J.T. Hall (Spring) M, W, F, 1, and a weekly section TBA
Considers the construction and analysis of mathematical models that arise in the environmental sciences, biology, the ecological sciences, and in earth and atmospheric sciences. Introduces mathematics that include multivariable calculus, differential equations in one or more variables, vectors, matrices, and linear and non-linear dynamical systems. Taught via examples from current literature (both good and bad). Note: This course is recommended over Math 21a for those planning to concentrate in the life sciences, chemistry, or environmental sciences. Can be taken with or without Mathematics 21a, b. and can be taken before or after Mathematics 20. This course, when taken for a letter grade, meets the Core area requirement for Quantitative Reasoning.
Mathematics 19b. Linear Algebra, Probability, and Statistics for the Life Sciences 6144
C. Taubes Spring M., W., F., 1 and a weekly problem section TBA
Probability, statistics, and linear algebra with applications to life sciences, chemistry, and environmental sciences. Linear algebra includes matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, determinants, and applications to probability, statistics, dynamical systems. Basic probability and statistics are introduced, as are standard models, techniques, and their uses including the central limit theorem, Markov chains, curve fitting, regression, and pattern analysis. Note: This course is recommended over Math 21b for those planning to concentrate in the life sciences, chemistry, or environmental sciences. Can be taken with Mathematics 21a. Students who have seen some multivariable calculus can take Math 19b before Math 19a. This course, when taken for a letter grade, meets the Core area requirement for Quantitative Reasoning.
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