MATH 237 - Calculus for Biology and Medicine

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Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: MATH 172 or MATH 173 or an equivalent course with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on an assessment test This course focuses on the study and mathematical modeling of biological systems. Through a host of biological and medical applications, the rudiments of calculus are developed. Concepts include measuring the slope of a curve, writing equations of tangent lines, maximizing and minimizing a function, determining the rate of change of a function, and measuring the area under a curve. Solution techniques, both analytic and numeric, for difference and differential equations are used. Modeling activities are heavily emphasized. Qualitative analysis of solutions of differential equations is incorporated in modeling activities. Application areas include mathematical physiology, pharmacology, cell biology and populations biology. 5 hrs. lecture/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $0 to $100.

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5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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