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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mathematical Biology
Module Code	MS417
School	School of Mathematics
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brien Nolan Semester 2: Brien Nolan Autumn: Brien Nolan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

In this module, students will apply advanced mathematics to problems in the life sciences.

Learning Outcomes

1. Construct mathematical models of various biological phenomena
2. Select and apply advanced mathematical methods to solve problems in the life sciences
3. Construct and validate proofs of the mathematical results that arise in the course
4. Independently synthesise and evaluate material on advanced topics related to the course

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Seminars	12	No Description
Independent learning time	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Biological populations.
Population dynamics of single species; population dynamics of interacting species; infectious diseases..

Biological motion.
Taxis; steady states; reaction-diffusion systems in biology; pattern formation.

Molecular and cellular biology.
Biochemical kinetics; metabolic pathways.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	Students will prepare and present lectures on advanced topics relating to the course content.	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List