Skip to main page content
  1. Course Search
  2. MATH LS

Mathematics of Biological Systems: a Calculus-Based Approach
MATH LS

Course Information

Description

In this course, we will use mathematical modeling to understand the behavior of biological systems. We will focus on creating and understanding models using concepts from calculus, as well as using computational tools to explore the implications of such models. 
Although we will study ideas from calculus, this course has a much more applied focus than Math Mb. Students who intend to take Math 1b or Math 21a should take Math Mb.

Pre-requisite: Math Ma

Course Notes

Math LS is taught in small sections throughout the day on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule (9:00-10:15 am, 10:30-11:45 am, 12-1:15 pm). Completing your registration for Math LS is a two-step process: first, you'll enroll in the course within my.harvard, and then, you'll fill out the Math Sectioning form on the Math LS Canvas page to submit your time preferences. Please submit time preferences before 11:59pm on Friday, 11/14. If your time preferences change, you may submit the form again; only your latest submission will be used. Pre-requisite: Math Ma

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Mathematics
Course Component Lecture
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline May 13, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students