<p>The new courses are called Math 10A/10B and will replace Math 1A/1B and 16A/16B for Biology majors. The new course also includes topics drawn from Math 55 and Stat 20 with a bit of material from Math 54 and CS 70. </p>
<p>Methods</a> of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics</p>
<p>Seems pretty cool. Another pro for new admits considering a biology major at Berkeley :)</p>
<p>i’ve never seen integrals taught before derivatives. and without any mention of an introduction to limits to boot…</p>
<p>aside from that, sounds like a fun class.</p>
<p>^ I think it’s just basic intro to integrals - as in just calculating the area under the curve with geometry. That’s what we ended with in my precalc class?</p>
<p>The topics also appear to be a good set of topics for someone in a non-math-intensive major (e.g. humanities or non-economics social studies) who wants to get an overview of introductory college level math and statistics topics.</p>
<p>However, unless MCB and IB accept Math 1A and 1B as well, students undecided between biology and more math-intensive majors, or considering a double major of biology and a more math-intensive major, may have a problem deciding what courses to take.</p>
<p>They will continue accepting Math 1A/1B. Doesn’t really make sense for them to not haha.</p>