MATH 221 - Biocalculus II

Institution:

Benedictine University

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Description:

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence in calculus with biological applications. There is a strong emphasis on biological models and examples using real biological data. Topics include applications of the definite integral, methods of integration, differential equations, systems of linear equations, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, analytic geometry, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, differentiability, tangent planes and linearization, systems of difference equations, systems of linear and nonlinear differential equations, equilibria and stability, and an introduction to probability. Applications may include allometric growth, age-structured population matrix models, epidemic models, competition models, host-parasitoid models, and models for neuron activity. The course uses various computer software packages to explore calculus concepts and biological models. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ben.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 829-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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