MATH 255A. Calculus for the Life Sciences I (3)

Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Knowledge of trigonometry is assumed. First semester of a brief course in calculus. Topics include calculus of functions of one real variable, techniques of differentiation, applications to graphing, optimization problems, and an introduction to integration. Applications to life sciences are emphasized. Not open for credit to students who have successfully completed MATH 150A. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.