— Differential Equations with Applications to Biology

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Solutions of differential equations with biological, medical, and bioengineering applications. First and second order linear equations, phase plane analysis, nonlinear dynamics, Laplace transforms, and the diffusion equation. Computer labs cover mathematical and numerical techniques for modeling biological systems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 1 unit of credit for students who have completed MAT 022B . Cross Listing: BIS 027B . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). MAT 027B — Differential Equations with Applications to Biology (4 units) Course Description: Solutions of differential equations with biological, medical, and bioengineering applications. First and second order linear equations, phase plane analysis, nonlinear dynamics, Laplace transforms, and the diffusion equation. Computer labs cover mathematical and numerical techniques for modeling biological systems. Prerequisite(s): ( MAT 027A C- or better or BIS 027A C- or better) or ( MAT 022A C- or better, ( MAT 022AL C- or better or ENG 006 C- or better or ECS 032A C- or better or ECS 032AV C- or better or ECS 036A C- or better or ECH 060 C- or better or ECH 060V C- or better or EME 005 C- or better)). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 1 unit of credit for students who have completed MAT 022B . Cross Listing: BIS 027B . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 1 unit of credit for students who have completed MAT 022B . Cross Listing: BIS 027B . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). MAT 027B — Differential Equations with Applications to Biology (4 units) Course Description: Solutions of differential equations with biological, medical, and bioengineering applications. First and second order linear equations, phase plane analysis, nonlinear dynamics, Laplace transforms, and the diffusion equation. Computer labs cover mathematical and numerical techniques for modeling biological systems. Prerequisite(s): ( MAT 027A C- or better or BIS 027A C- or better) or ( MAT 022A C- or better, ( MAT 022AL C- or better or ENG 006 C- or better or ECS 032A C- or better or ECS 032AV C- or better or ECS 036A C- or better or ECH 060 C- or better or ECH 060V C- or better or EME 005 C- or better)). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 1 unit of credit for students who have completed MAT 022B . Cross Listing: BIS 027B . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.