Hey all,
Currently at my college, there are 2 different Calculus 1 courses that I can take. They are Calculus I and Calculus I for the Natural Sciences. Below are there course descriptions:
Calculus I for the Natural Sciences-
Study of the concepts of differentiation and integration with an emphasis on applications in the life sciences. Topics include elementary functions and
graphing, discrete models, discrete population models, limits, continuous functions, derivatives, differentiation with biological applications, linear
approximation, optimization, difference equations, stability, and integration with biological applications.
Calculus I -
Functions, limits, the derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, curve sketching, applications of the derivative and an introduction to the
definite and indefinite integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions.
My question Is, which one should I take? the Doctor in me says to take Calculus I for the Natural Sciences because it would seem more applicable to the field I want to be in, but would the MCAT cover what the course description entails or does it cover just the normal calculus course curriculum. Any information or advise would help. Thanks a lot guys and I wish all of you best of luck, those that want to become a doctor. - JR.
Currently at my college, there are 2 different Calculus 1 courses that I can take. They are Calculus I and Calculus I for the Natural Sciences. Below are there course descriptions:
Calculus I for the Natural Sciences-
Study of the concepts of differentiation and integration with an emphasis on applications in the life sciences. Topics include elementary functions and
graphing, discrete models, discrete population models, limits, continuous functions, derivatives, differentiation with biological applications, linear
approximation, optimization, difference equations, stability, and integration with biological applications.
Calculus I -
Functions, limits, the derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, curve sketching, applications of the derivative and an introduction to the
definite and indefinite integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions.
My question Is, which one should I take? the Doctor in me says to take Calculus I for the Natural Sciences because it would seem more applicable to the field I want to be in, but would the MCAT cover what the course description entails or does it cover just the normal calculus course curriculum. Any information or advise would help. Thanks a lot guys and I wish all of you best of luck, those that want to become a doctor. - JR.
