MATH 16BMathematics for Life Sciences
Mathematical modeling of systems in biology and the environment. Dynamical systems in environmental and life sciences, beginning with a study of oscillation, including trigonometry (sinusoids) and related differential equations. Stochastic systems, including random walks in one and two dimensions, and a study of diffusion. Computational techniques, including vectorization and random number generation, for modeling systems. An introduction to linear algebra, focused on vector geometry in two dimensions, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Applications of linear/matrix models and Markov processes to ecology and molecular biology. (Formerly Mathematics for Life and Environmental Sciences.)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 16A.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Humn Lecture Hall | M. Weissman | Open 0/260 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:25pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | H. Quan | Open 163/172 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 10:40am–11:45am | Media Theater M110 | M. Weissman | Open 231/280 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | D. K. Lewis | Open 43/70 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Weissman | 4.0 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 74% | 77 |
| Hadrian Quan | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 47% | 14 |
| Debra Lewis | 1.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 8% | 38 |
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