MAT 1332 Calculus for the Life Sciences II

3 units
Mathematics
Faculty of Science
Integrals: numerical integration; improper integrals. Introduction to differential equations: some techniques to solve simple differential equations, numerical solution of differential equations and models in the life sciences using differential equations. Introduction to linear algebra: matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors (in two or three dimensions). Functions of several variables: graphical representations, partial derivatives. Systems of differential equations: equilibrium points, stability, phase portrait and global analysis.

Components:

Discussion Group
Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: MAT 1330 or MAT 1327 .The courses MAT 1332 , MAT 1303, MAT 1322 , MAT 1325 cannot be combined for units. This course is primarily intended for students registered in a life sciences program. Please verify your program requirements.

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Organized

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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