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Undergraduate Course: Stochastic Models in Biology (MATH11116)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Mathematics CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaMathematics Other subject areaNone
Course website https://info.maths.ed.ac.uk/teaching.html Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLectureJCMB, theatre A1-11 13:10 - 14:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 13:10 - 14:50, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB, theatre A
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
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%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsSMB
Contacts
Course organiserDr Martin Dindos
Tel:
Email: M.Dindos@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Alison Fairgrieve
Tel: (0131 6)50 6427
Email: Alison.Fairgrieve@ed.ac.uk
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