MATH 1106

MATH 1106

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The goal of this course is to give students a strong basis in quantitative skills needed in the life and social sciences. We will focus on modeling using fundamental concepts from calculus developed in the course, including derivatives, integrals, and introductory differential equations. Examples from the life sciences are used throughout the course, including predator-prey populations. We will discuss mathematical models describing the evolution of these populations, analyze quantitative and qualitative properties to make predictions about these populations, and discuss assumptions and limitations of these models. Derivatives and integrals will be covered with a more applied focus than in MATH 1110 or a typical high school calculus course. Students who plan to take more than one semester of calculus should take MATH 1110 rather than MATH 1106.


Prerequisites three years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry and logarithms, or a precalculus course (e.g., MATH 1101). No prior knowledge of calculus is required.

Forbidden Overlaps MATH 1106, MATH 1110

Distribution Requirements (MQL-AG, OPHLS-AG), (SMR-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8592 MATH 1106   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Pohland, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8593 MATH 1106   LEC 002

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Pohland, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8594 MATH 1106   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8595 MATH 1106   DIS 202

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8596 MATH 1106   DIS 203

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8597 MATH 1106   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8598 MATH 1106   DIS 205

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8599 MATH 1106   DIS 206

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8600 MATH 1106   DIS 207

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8601 MATH 1106   DIS 208

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8602 MATH 1106   DIS 209

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person