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2012-2013 University Catalog

BINF 354 - Foundations in Mathematical Biology

Credits: 3 (NR)
Interdisciplinary introduction to life sciences for physicists, chemists, engineers, and mathematicians. Combines knowledge from natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, quantitative reasoning, and information technology. Covers selected topics in ecology, physiology, biochemistry, and behavior. May include biochemical reaction kinetics, Hodgkin-Huxley model for cellular electrical activity, continuous and discrete population interactions, and neural network models of learning. Techniques utilized include ordinary differential equations, difference equations, algebraic equations, and computer simulations.

Fulfills general education requirement in synthesis.

Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in all other required general education courses (must include a chemistry course); MATH 114 or equivalent.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0