Mathematical Biology

3 Credits.

This course will examine the mathematical methods relevant to modeling biological phenomena, particularly dynamical systems and probability. Topics include ordinary differential equations and their simulation; stability and phase plane analysis; branching processes; Markov chains; and stochastically perturbed systems. Biological applications will be drawn from population growth, predator-prey dynamics, epidemiology, genetics, intracellular transport, and neuroscience. Recommended Course Background: EN.553.620 AND ( AS.110.201 OR AS.110.212 ) AND ( AS.110.302 OR AS.110.306 OR EN.553.291 )