Advanced Topics in Mathematical Biology unit (KMA457)

Introduction

“Mathematics Is Biology's Next Microscope, Only Better; Biology Is Mathematics' Next Physics, Only Better” - Joel E Cohen (2004) The topics covered in this unit may differ slightly from year to year based on staff availability and students’ interests. Topics will be broadly chosen from applications of mathematics (and statistics) to solve problems in evolution and ecology. For example, topics may include • Stochastic models of DNA sequence evolution and their application to phylogenetic inference • Application of mathematical methods to behavioural, community, and evolutionary ecology. • Modern statistical methods for assessing biological models using real data • Dynamic programming and combinatorial optimisation for sequence alignment and phylogenetics • Applications of algebraic structure in evolution This unit is an optional unit for students enrolled in Honours Mathematics, Statistics & Decision Science, or by permission of the Unit Coordinator.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Topics in Mathematical Biology
Unit code	KMA457
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Mathematics
Coordinator	Professor Barbara Holland
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Learning Outcomes

• Apply a wide range of mathematical approaches to solve problems in mathematical biology
• Provide clear written and verbal presentation of mathematical reasoning applied in a biological context.
• Identify and explain the way problems arising in biology have motivated mathematical solutions.

Fee Information

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Teaching

Assessment	Presentation (10%)|Test (30%)|Assignment (multiple) (60%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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