MATH-UA 256 Computers In Medicine And Biology
4 points. Spring term only. Identical to BIOL-UA 256.
Course Description
Introduces students to the use of computer simulation as a tool for investigating biological phenomena. The course requirement is to construct three computer models during the semester, to report on results to the class, and to hand in a writeup describing each project. These projects can be done individually, or as part of a team. Topics discussed in class are the circulation of the blood, gas exchange in the lung, electrophysiology of neurons and neural networks, the renal countercurrent mechanism, cross-bridge dynamics in muscle, and the dynamics of epidemic and endemic diseases. Projects are normally chosen from this list, but may be chosen otherwise by students with other interests.
Prerequisites
A grade of C or higher in MATH-UA 255 Mathematics in Medicine and Biology, or permission from the instructor.
Note: Familiarity with a programming language is recommended, but not required. The course uses MATLAB, but prior experience with MATLAB is not required.