Undergraduate Course: Stochastic Models in Biology (MATH11116)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course focuses on stochastic models and analytical approaches for their solution. The models are introduced through various biological examples, including molecular motor motion, virus dynamics, population genetics and tumour progression. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 14:50, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB, room 6206 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Understanding the dynamics of certain living systems (molecular motors, genes, viruses, tumours, etc) in the light of recent experimental results. Learning how to construct models of these systems, and introducing some of the standard modelling approaches: branching processes, exclusion processes, Moran and Wright-Fisher models of population genetics, and random walks. Acquiring techniques to solve these models exactly, asymptotically, or approximately. |
Assessment Information
| Examination 85%; Coursework 15% |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Tom Mackay
Tel: (0131 6)50 5058
Email: T.Mackay@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Alison Fairgrieve
Tel: (0131 6)50 6427
Email: Alison.Fairgrieve@ed.ac.uk |
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