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MATH-5515: Mathematical Methods for Modeling and Simulation of Biological Systems

Description: Introduction to mathematical techniques for modeling and simulation, parameter identification and analysis of biological systems. Emphasis on both theoretical and practical issues and methods of computation, with concrete applications. Suitable for students from the mathematical and life sciences who have a basic foundation in multivariate calculus and ordinary differential equations. 5515: Continuous models and methods. 5516: Discrete models and methods.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: BIOL-5424, CS-5424, GBCB-5424

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: GBCB-5515

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.80 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 74.18%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Lauren M Childs202485.7%7.2%0.0%3.4%3.9%0.0%3.642
Mihaela S Ciupe202395.2%4.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.903

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W