MATH 16A: Math for Life Sci
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to mathematical modeling of systems in biology and the environment. Mathematical topics include functions, sequences, conceptual calculus and differential equations, taught through examples, computation, and visualization. Computational tools include interactive graphing software, spreadsheets, and a high-level programming language (e.g., Python). Modeling systems in the environment, ecology, evolution, cell, and molecular biology. Representing systems in state space, and studying change through derivatives. Analyzing equilibria in one- and two-dimensional systems. (Formerly Mathematics for Life and Environmental Sciences.)
Average GPA: 3.10
Grade distribution records: 729 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 35 | 4.8% |
| A | 125 | 17.1% |
| A- | 122 | 16.7% |
| B+ | 100 | 13.7% |
| B | 144 | 19.8% |
| B- | 48 | 6.6% |
| C+ | 29 | 4.0% |
| C | 55 | 7.5% |
| C- | 14 | 1.9% |
| D+ | 7 | 1.0% |
| D | 13 | 1.8% |
| D- | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 18 | 2.5% |
| P | 5 | 0.7% |
| NP | 9 | 1.2% |
| W | 4 | 0.5% |
Based on 729 student grade records across 4 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Martin Weissman 657 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Robert Leo Hingtgen 153 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Hadrian Quan 72 students, Average GPA 3.05