Lecturer for LS30B Spring 2025 for lIfe Sciences Core Curriculum Program

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Lecturer for LS30B Spring 2025 for lIfe Sciences Core Curriculum Program

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number : JPF09961

Department of Life Sciences Core Curriculum Lecturer Position

Available : Spring 2025

Primary role of position :

Primary role of position :

Provide instruction in LS 30B Mathematics for Life Scientists. Duties include the following :

  • Lecture 3 hours
  • Computational laboratory 1 hour.
  • Hold office hours
  • Prepare and submit student grades
  • Supervise / Mentor Graduate Teaching Assistants and Learning Assistants

LIFE SCIENCE 30B Mathematics for Life Scientists

Course Description :

The course teaches mathematical modeling as a tool for understanding the dynamics of biological systems. We will begin with the fundamental concepts of single-variable calculus, and then develop single- and multi-variable differential equation models of dynamical processes in ecology, physiology and other subjects in which quantities change with time.

The laboratory will use the free computer program Sage for problem-solving, plotting and dynamical simulation. The necessary basic programming concepts and skills, such as program flow control and data structures, will be introduced.

No prior programming experience is assumed.)

Student Preparation : three years of high school mathematics (up to Algebra II), some basic familiarity with computers.

Grading :

The final grade will be determined by homework (10%), lab exercises (10%), 2 midterms (20% each) and a (cumulative) final exam (40%).

The student will receive either this grade OR the final exam grade less 5 points, in case that is larger. Students receive a Letter grading.

Textbook :

Modeling Life : The Mathematics of Biological Systems, by Alan Garfinkel, Jane Shevtsov, and Yina Guo ( https : / / link.

springer.com / book / 10.1007 / 978-3-319-59731-7 )

Submit application materials on-line to :

Lecturer for LS 30B Spring 2025 Salary dependent upon qualifications.

To apply, please visit : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09961

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see : UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https : / / policy.

ucop.edu / doc / 4000376 / DiscHarassAffirmAction

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