MATH 228 Calculus II for Biologists (54027)
 

INSTRUCTOR: G. Towsley, 324C South Hall, x5388, towsleyg@geneseo.edu

TIME AND PLACE: 8:10-9:20 AM MWF Sturges 113

TEXT: Modeling the Dynamics of Life 2^nd ed., F. Adler, Thompson Brooks/Cole

ISBN 0-534-40486-3

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The grade for this course will be based on three in-class tests, a comprehensive final exam, and homework assignments. The portions of the evaluation are weighted as follows:

Homework………………………..25%

In Class Exams.………………….45%

Final Exam.………………………30%

The in class exams will be given on or near Friday, February 11, Friday, March 25, and Friday, April 22. The final exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11 at 8 AM. The final grade will be determined on the following schedule:

A 93-100% A^- 90-92% B⁺ 87-89% B 83-86% B^- 80-82%

C⁺ 77-79% C 73-76% C^- 70-72% D 60-69% E 0-59%

CONTENT OUTLINE:

This course will cover most of the contents of the textbook with particular emphasis on chapters 3 and 5-8. There will be some review of the contents of Calculus I but the course will concentrate on Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations, and Probability as applied to Biological Problems.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

A make-up exam will be given only if I am supplied with a valid excuse prior to the exam.

OFFICE HOURS: 9:30-10:20 MWF, 8-9:50 T Th, 11:30-12 MWF