MATH 362 - Mathematical Biology

3NS, QPf
Second Semester. A research-oriented seminar course on the mathematical modeling of biological systems. Topics include: applications of ODEs and PDEs, Monte Carlo methods, stochastic differential equations and bifurcation theory. Biological topics include: synchronization, population dynamics, patterning in growth and development, reaction-diffusion systems, coordination of movement and chemotaxis. Student research projects will comprise a significant part of the course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 231 and consent of the instructor.
Mr. Thomas

Credits: 3 hours