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.