MATH 1215

Life Sciences Calculus

Lec 01 and Tut T01 selected

This course emphasizes the application of calculus to the life sciences. The concepts and content studied include derivatives, techniques of differentiation, logarithmic and exponential functions, optimization, basic ordinary differential equations, integration, and techniques and applications of integration.

Sections

Lecture, pick one

Lec 01

Mon, Wed 13:05-14:25

Mon, Wed13:05-14:25Chase Bldg 31911854

Lec 02

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:35-9:25

Mon, Wed, Fri8:35-9:25Chemistry 12511855

Lec 03

Mon, Wed, Fri 14:35-15:25

Mon, Wed, Fri14:35-15:25Chemistry 12511856

Lec 04

Tue, Thu 16:05-17:25

Tue, Thu16:05-17:25Chemistry 12511857

Tutorial, pick one

Tut T01

Wed 11:35-12:25

Wed11:35-12:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411858

Tut T02

Mon 11:35-12:25

Mon11:35-12:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411859

Tut T03

Mon 9:35-10:25

Mon9:35-10:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411860

Tut T04

Mon 8:35-9:25

Mon8:35-9:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411861

Tut T05

Wed 13:35-14:25

Wed13:35-14:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411862

Tut T06

Fri 10:35-11:25

Fri10:35-11:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411863

Tut T07

Mon 10:35-11:25

Mon10:35-11:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411864

Tut T08

Mon 13:35-14:25

Mon13:35-14:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411865

Tut T09

Fri 11:35-12:25

Fri11:35-12:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411866

Tut T10

Fri 13:35-14:25

Fri13:35-14:25Sir James Dunn Building 30411867

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2025 syllabus by Sarah Chisholm, Robert Morissette, Diego Lopez, and Peter Collier. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Homework

25%Projects (2)

35%Midterm testNovember 21

15%Final presentationDuring exam period

Textbook

Calculus for the Life Sciences: Modelling the Dynamics of Life, 2nd Canadian edition, F. Adler and M. Lorvić

Course rules

Calculators: Calculators are not permitted during the midterm or final exam.
Homework: Two lowest homework scores are dropped; a BIPOC mathematician biography can drop three more.
Homework submission: Students may collaborate while working, but must submit homework independently.
Group projects: Projects are completed in groups of three, with all members expected to contribute equally.
Missed midterm: Email your instructor in advance if unable to attend to discuss possible alternatives.
Absence: For absences of three days or fewer that affect coursework, submit a Student Declaration of Absence Form.

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