MA 231
Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B
Section: 002

Course Description

Functions of several variables - partial derivatives, optimization, least squares, Lagrange multiplier method; differential equations - population growth, finance and investment models, systems, numerical methods; MA 121 is not an accepted prerequisite for MA 231.

Spring 2026

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
00451 Riddick Hall
Class Days:
M W F
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:20am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MA 131 or MA 141; Credit is not allowed for both MA 231 and MA 241.