Calculus for Life Sciences

3 ch (4C) · Undergraduate

Functions, limits, continuity, the concept of derivative, basic rules of differentiation. Derivatives of polynomials, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Extreme values and related rates. Introduction to integration, area, volume, average value. Applications to life sciences will be stressed throughout the course. This course is restricted to students in Health Sciences, Nursing, and Biological Sciences. N ote : Students counting credit for MATH 1001 cannot count credit for MATH 1003 an d/or MATH 1823.