MA287A: Mathematical Models for Natural Sciences (Fall 2020)

Calendar Description

This is an introductory course in mathematical models with an aim of addressing problems arising from the natural sciences. Selected topics from linear algebra, differential equations, and multivariate calculus will be presented along with models used in chemistry, biology, and health sciences.

Prerequisites

One of MA101, MA103, MA110*.

Instructor

Anne-Marie Allison (PhD)
E: aallison@wlu.ca

Lectures

Lecture content will be provided asynchronously. Course material should be
consumed on a regular schedule so that you are well prepared for assignments,
labs, and exams. See MyLearningSpace for details.

Lab Coordinator

Andrew Kabbes
Email: akabbes@wlu.ca

Textbook

Claudia Neuhauser & Marcus L. Roper, Calculus for Biology and Medicine,
4th ed, Pearson

Calculators

Students may only use the approved calculator, Casio FX-300MS Plus required in labs, on the midterm test and the final examination. It is available for purchase at the campus bookstore. No other calculator is allowed.

MyLearningSpace

Materials related to this course and the full course outline will be posted on the MA287 MyLearningSpace website. You are responsible for checking here on a regular basis for important announcements.

Evaluation

A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:

• Assignments: 10%
• Laboratories: 30%
• Midterm Exam (Monday, Oct. 26 (lab time): 30%
• Final Exam (2.5 hours, exact date, time and location to be announced): 35%

This document is a summary of the course outline for MA287 and is provided for the convenience of students.