This course gives an introduction to the formulation and study of mathematical models. The basic models in a variety of biological fiels, ranging from cell biology to epidemiology, are surveyed. Major issues are: How are model assumptions related to biological data? What are models good for? We will use the book by Ellner and Guckenheimer (see below) with additional notes where necessary.
Coordinator
dr.P.Haccou; p.haccou@biology.leidenuniv.nl
Methods of instruction
Guided self study, lectures, assigments, presentations by the participants based on the current literature.
Study material
Ellner, S.P. and Guckenheimer, J. 2006 Dynamic models in biology. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-12589-9.
(to be bought in advance!)
Examination
Assigments and presentation
Course requirements/recommendations
Mathematics and Statistics from year 1 and 2
Application
via formulier 2e jaars cursussen
Remarks
minimally 5, maximally 20 participants