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%
The final mark will be reported as a letter grade in accordance with the conversion table of the current undergraduate calendar.
This document is a summary of the course outline for MA287 and is provided for the convenience of students.