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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 80%, OR 20% |
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| Requisites: |
Before taking this module you must take MA30047 AND take MA30063
or equivalent units from another institution. MA30047 and MA30063 will be available as pre-sessional distance learning material for MSc students. Students will require skills in MATLAB which they may achieve for example by taking MA50174 concurrently. |
| Description:
| Aims: To study current problems in the biological and life sciences using mathematical modelling techniques. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit, students should be able to: * Build a mathematical model to address a particular research question in the biological and life sciences; * Use a range of mathematical techniques to critically analyse the model; * Interpret and present findings from the modelling in a manner appropriate to the audience; * Read and summarise a research papers; learn to critically discuss and evaluate their quality as a publication in the field of Mathematical Biology * Prepare and present a seminar. Skills: Modelling biological systems (model formulation, analysis, interpretation, refinement) (T, F, A); Critical analysis of research papers (T, A); Presentation skills (T, F, A). Content: * Biological concepts will include a selection from: biological control; contact networks; ecological interactions; epidemiological dynamics; evolutionary theory; populations structured by age, space or other characteristics; transient behaviour; tumour development. Case studies will be used to highlight current research interests. * Modelling approaches will include a selection from: cellular automata; control systems; dynamical systems; network structures; reaction-diffusion equations; simulation. * Mathematical techniques will include a selection from: bifurcation theory; bounds and stability; numerical solution (using and adapting MATLAB programs); perturbation theory. * Research techniques will include a selection from: reading and summarising research papers; preparing and giving seminars; producing and presenting technical posters. |
| Programme availability: |
MA40197 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Mathematical Sciences
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- UXXX-AFM01 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Year 4)
- UXXX-AAM02 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences with Study year abroad (Year 5)
- UXXX-AKM02 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences with Professional Placement (Year 5)
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