Course syllabus

Biomatematik
Biomathematics

FMAN01, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2019/20
Decided by: PLED F/Pi
Date of Decision: 2019-03-26

General Information

Elective for: E4-mt, F4, F4-bm, Pi4-biek
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The main aim of the course is to give a basic introduction to mathematical theory and methods in biology, with enough scope to enable the student to handle biologically phrased problems. An additional aim is to help the student develop his or her ability in problem solving, both with and without a computer. A further aim is to prepare the student for further studies in e.g. biological systems or evolution biology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Population models with discrete or continuous time. Pharmacokinetics and -dynamics. Qualitative analysis of systems of differential equations. Modelling of the spread of infectious diseases. Bifurcations, limit cycles and excitable media with applications to, e.g., predator-prey models. Spatial methods with application to diffusion and nerve conduction.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Compulsory assignments. Approved results on these are enough to pass the course. To get a higher grade it is required to pass a written and an oral examination.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: Basic course in linear systems, e.g. FMAF10.
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Director of studies: Anders Holst, Studierektor@math.lth.se
Course coordinator: Anders Källén, andersk@maths.lth.se
Course administrator: Studerandeexpeditionen, expedition@math.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.maths.lth.se/course/biomat/