MATH 1332  (Winter 2009)

Texbook: Modeling the Dynamics of Life. Calculus for Life Scientists by Frederick R. Adler (Custom Edition). This is the same book that was already used for MAT 1330 in the Fall term 2008. Alternatively, the regular second edition of Modeling the Dynamics of Life. Calculus and Probability for Life Scientists by Frederick R. Adler is also okay.

(The textbook is available at the student-owned Agora bookstore.)

Lecture notes: Additional notes for material that is not covered in the textbook will be available through the website (below).

Calculators: Only the faculty-approved model TI 30 (and equivalent) are permitted on midterms and the final exam.

Course Content: Roughly, we will cover sections 4.4-4.7, all of chapter 5, as well as selected other topics. Lecture note for these additional topics will be available through this website in the table below.

Help Centre: Marion 021, Monday through Thursday: 10:00-7:00, Fridays 10:00-3:00. During the  Study break: 10:00-3:00.

Discussion Groups (DGDs)

There will be two midterms and a final exam, as well as regular assignments. Assignments will be posted on this website in the table below. NOTE that assignments cover the material of several classes each. You will NOT be able to do an assignment properly in a single afternoon or night. The problems in the assignments give you a good idea of the type of problems in the tests (but the ones on the tests will tend to be easier).

There will be no make-up tests. If you miss a test and you bring a doctor's note, the weight of the test will be carried to the final exam.

Assignments will be due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be marked.

Assignments will be returned in the DGD you are registered in. Please make sure your assignment is stapled (if more than one piece of paper) and has your name, student number and DGD written CLEARLY on the front.

The weighting of the course components will be as follows:

Assignments	10% (total)
Midterms	20% each
Final exam	50%

General comments

1. The table below gives you information about what was covered in class together with a list of suggested exercises. It also gives you the assigments. Please check the website frequently as it will be updated regularly.
2. There are many worked examples in the book. We will often use different ones in class; other classes might use different ones again. Please take advantage of this wide variety of exercises.
3. Learning mathematics requires solitary work and group efforts. Get together in small groups to discuss the material but solve and write your assignments on your own! This will pay off in the end.
4. If you have suggestions for me to improve our teaching, please tell me right away. Do not wait until the course evaluation at the end of the term, because then only the students after you will benefit from your suggestion.
5. I am available during office hours (see above) as well as just before and right after class. Please make use of that, come talk to me about the material, about any questions related to this course. Please do not expect me to answer emails or phone calls on a weekend.

Timetable for lectures, assignments and tests

Timetable for DGDs