BIOL121
MATHEMATICAL PRINCIPLES BIOL
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 6
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
The focus of this course is on the interface between mathematics and the life sciences. Students will be trained in the basic concepts and techniques of calculus, but in the context of Biology. The importance of calculus in Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be demonstrated through examples from the life sciences such as genetics, biomechanics, medicine, epidemiology, ecology and evolution. This will expose students to the highly quantitative nature of modern Biology, while providing them with a solid foundation in the techniques and theory of calculus. Note: This course does not serve as a prerequisite to MATH 121.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2022–2026
2022 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 56% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2022. | 2030 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 59% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2022. | 2029 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 63% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2022. | 2028 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 66% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2022. | 2027 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC102 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 24 enrolled | 21762 |
| Fall 2025 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 24 enrolled | 21762 |
| Fall 2024 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 24 enrolled | 21762 |
| Fall 2023 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 24 enrolled | 21762 |
| Fall 2022 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 24 enrolled | 21762 |
| Spring 2022 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 24 enrolled | 31848 |