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MATH 124 - Calculus for the Life Sciences

MATH 124: Calculus for the Life Sciences (4 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as demonstrated by either (1) satisfactory completion of MATH 141 with a grade of C (2.0) or above; or (2) qualification on the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

4 units
  • Preparation for the Major
  • Impacted Program
  • Calculus
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Preparation for Major
  • Calculus and Physics
  • Two of the Following Courses
  • Note
  • GEOL 101
  • One Course Selected from
  • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

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Three lectures and three hours of laboratory. Basic concepts of calculus with life science applications. Topics from differential and integral calculus and an introduction to elementary differential equations. Computer applications to biological problems.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as demonstrated by either (1) satisfactory completion of MATH 141 with a grade of C (2.0) or above; or (2) qualification on the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required.
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Who can take it
Not open to students with credit in MATH 150.
Counts as
Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 4 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5016· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
207 of 207 seats open
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 AM-8:50 AM · SHW 011

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