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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10


BB50165: Biology/biochemistry for mathematical biologists

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further informationSupplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Description: Aims:
To introduce students to key concepts in Biology and Biochemistry and to how these concepts are applicable to biological and biochemical problems that have been, or may be, amenable to investigation by mathematical or statistical modelling.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this course the student should be able to:
* understand how biologists and biochemists undertake research;
* understand the roles of mathematical and statistical modelling in addressing key questions within biology and biochemistry;
* demonstrate an understanding of the types of biological and biochemical information that are relevant for the development of mathematical and statistical models within biology and biochemistry.

Skills:
After taking the course the student should have obtained an understanding of experimental design in biology and biochemistry (taught), and the student's understanding of the design of mathematical and statistical modelling will have been facilitated.

Content:
Key concepts and major problems in biology and biochemistry, including: chemotaxis; developmental biology; ecology and population biology; enzyme kinetics; epidemiology; evolution; genome science; immunology; neuroscience; structural biology; and trafficking and signalling.
NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.