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Course: MATH 170 Version: 1 Title: Calculus for Life Sciences
User Unit Code: 99999
Date Entered: 9/30/2014 3:31:31 PM
by Mary F. Hemby, Assistant to the Director
Last Modified: 11/3/2014 2:44:53 PM
by Trenace Ford, Assistant Dean
General reason for this request:
To create a new option for students in the life sciences who need to take one semester of calculus.
This request should be processed at the same time as the following related academic program request(s):
None
Requested type of approval and effective date:
Permanent approval effective Summer semester, 2015
Course Subject (Rubric): MATH / Mathematics
Primary Unit: Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Course Number: 170
Course Version: 1
Course Title: Calculus for the Life Sciences
Transcript Title: Calculus for Life Sciences
Course Description:
Introduction to calculus with applications to the life sciences, mathematical modeling, differentiation, integration and
applications.
Notes to Students:
None
Cross Listings:
None
Previous Course Number and/or Subject:
None
Expected Registration:
Freshman and sophomore undergraduate
Junior and senior undergraduate
Type of Course:
Elective
Fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
General Education credit
GENERAL EDUCATION CREDIT
Category
Rank (if applicable)
Analyzing the Natural World
LAS non-laboratory course for the purposes of determining General Education Credit
General Education Learning Outcomes
Understand and critically evaluate information and concepts in the natural and mathematical
sciences.
Assessment Methods
Quiz, Exam
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Homework assignments
Analyze quantitative information and draw conclusions from these analyses.
Assessment Methods
Quiz, Exam
Homework assignments
Justification for inclusion in the General Education category or categories:
•The study of differential and integral calculus will lead to an understanding of central concepts of mathematics and
their use in understanding the natural world.
•The study of mathematical models in the life sciences will give students experience using quantitative methods to
better understand the natural world.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to analyze problems using the concept of the derivative.
2.Students will be able to calculate derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric and transcendental functions.
3. Students will develop advanced mathematical skills and learn to apply calculus to understand problems from the life
sciences.
4. Students will develop an understanding of the concept of integration and applications in the life sciences.
Course Learning Outcome Assessment Methods:
1. Students will be evaluated on midterm and final exams and weekly problem sets and quizzes, which are designed to
measure their ability to solve problems using the methods of calculus.
2. Homework and quizzes measure the student’s ability to solve more extensive problems, including more involved
calculations, and modeling and solving problems related to life science applications
3. In class discussions and exams and quizzes measure the student’s mastery of the concepts and the student’s ability
to apply these concepts and techniques.
Purpose of this course in relation to overall curriculum and relationship to other courses offered by primary
unit:
To introduce the fundamental concepts of calculus focusing on life science applications.
Math 165 and Math 180 cover some of the same material but Math 165 is aimed at business applications and Math 180
is aimed at students in the physical sciences and engineering who plan to take further mathematics courses. Math 170
will focus on applications to the life sciences.
Relationship of this course to similar courses offered by other academic units:
None
Major Topics:
Mathematical Models of Biological Processes (15hr)
Functions (10hr)
Differentiation (15hr)
Applications of Differentiation (15hr)
Integration and applications (15hr)
Review (5hr)
Total 75hr
Sample Sources and Resource Materials:
Calculus for the Life Sciences: A Modeling Approach, J. Cornette and R. Ackerman, Creative Commons
Prerequisite(s):
Grade of C or better in Math 121 (Precalculus Mathematics) or appropriate performance on the department placement
test.
Recommended Background:
None
Corequisites:
None
Restrictions:
None
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Credit Restrictions:
Credit is not given for this course if the student has credit in any of the following courses: Math 165, Math 180.
Credit Hours:
4 hours.
Type of Instruction:
Type of Instruction
Contact Hours/Week Over 15-Week Term
Lecture
3
Discussion
2
Contact hours exceed the number of credits. Explanation:
The discussion sections are completely devoted to active learning where students work in groups on challenging
problems. As no new material is introduced in these sessions, it is reasonable to reduce the number of credit hours to
four. Four credit hours for Life Science Calculus is consistent with most universities throughout the country.
Grading Mode: Normal
Sign-Offs:
To be forwarded for review, sign-off, and comment to the following administrators:
Chairperson(s) or director(s) of department(s) or unit(s):
None
Dean(s) of college(s) or school(s):
None
Comments related to request for sign-off:
None
Frequency of Offering:
Frequency
Special Notes
Fall of every year.
Spring of every year.
Summer of every year.
Special Technology or Equipment Support Request:
None
Faculty Proposer(s):
David Marker MSCS Associate Head
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT APPROVAL STATUS
APPROVED for Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science by Daniel Groves, Assoc. Head of Instr. on
10/1/2014 10:32:50 AM
PRIMARY COLLEGE APPROVAL STATUS
APPROVED for Liberal Arts and Sciences by Nikos Varelas, Associate Dean on 11/3/2014 2:44:53 PM
Comments:
Approved by the LAS Educational Policy Committee on 11.03.14.
OFFICE OF VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS APPROVAL STATUS
NOT YET APPROVED
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