BIOL374
BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the invaluable tools involved in modeling and analyzing biological dynamics. It does so through the use of basic mathematical techniques from differential equations and linear algebra, including separable equations, numerical methods of integration, matrix multiplication, and eigenvalues. Applications will come from a wide range of areas in Biology - including population dynamics, epidemiology, molecular evolution, and population genetics, with the overarching goal of helping students gain the skills needed to use differential equations and/or linear algebra in their research. No prior knowledge of topics from differential equations or linear algebra will be assumed.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2024–2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 33% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 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: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 35% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 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: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 37% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 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: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 39% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 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. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Biological Sciences B355 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 24 enrolled | 33123 |
| Spring 2024 | Jacqueline M. Dresch | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 24 enrolled | 33123 |