Biomathematics 1
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Learn some basic tools in the mathematical modeling of Biological systems and processes, with special attention towards population dynamics and evolution.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will learn how to model simple biological systems and processes.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
1. Population dynamics
2. Mathematical epidemiology
3. Mathematical aspects of Evolution
4. (if we have time) DNA
2. Mathematical epidemiology
3. Mathematical aspects of Evolution
4. (if we have time) DNA
Prerequisites for admission
The student is assumed to have a basic knowledge of ordinary differential equations, as gained in the courses of Analysis and in Mathematical Physics I.
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures and autonomous study
Teaching Resources
There will be lecture notes (in English)
Almost all the topics are also discussed in G.Gaeta, "Modelli matematici in Biologia" (in Italian), but this text is geared towards Biology students, hence at a simpler mathematical level.
A general reference text (much more ample than what we will be able to discuss in the course) is
J. Murray, "Mathematical Biology"
Almost all the topics are also discussed in G.Gaeta, "Modelli matematici in Biologia" (in Italian), but this text is geared towards Biology students, hence at a simpler mathematical level.
A general reference text (much more ample than what we will be able to discuss in the course) is
J. Murray, "Mathematical Biology"
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination (within this, you might have to solve some exercise, beside discussing the theory)
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