Calculus for the Life Sciences

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Calculate derivatives and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions

• Use derivatives to determine extrema and points of inflection, and to sketch graphs

• Use integrals to calculate areas

• Apply calculus techniques to solve growth and decay problems in applications

The course also adheres to the MAC General Education learning goals attached to the Quantitative Reasoning marker:

• SLO 1 Interrelate real world information with mathematical forms (eg., with functions, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words, geometric figures)

• SLO 2 Formulate and justify conclusions based on quantitative arguments

• SLO 3 Communicate the quantitative evidence of the argument

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Tests (4 at 15% each)	60%
Homework	10%
Quizzes	10%
Final exam	15%
Lab attendance	5%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93.0-100%	A
90.0-92.9%	A-
87.0-89.9%	B+
83.0-86.9%	B
80.0-82.9%	B-
77.0-79.9%	C+
73.0-76.9%	C
70.0-72.9%	C-
67.0-69.9%	D+
63.0-66.9%	D
60.0-62.9%	D-
Below 60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Lab attendance is included as part of the grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Textbook: Mathematics for Biological Scientists by M. Aitken, B. Broadhurst, and S.Hladky. ISBN-13: 978-0-8153-4136-9

A scientific calculator or other non-internet enabled calculator.