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MATH-5516: 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.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

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Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 15

Average GPA: 3.85 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 73.30%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Michael A Robert2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.881
Omar Saucedo2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.002
Staff Jarrah200769.1%30.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.682
Myungsuk Chung201357.2%28.6%14.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.391
Mihaela S Ciupe201689.8%10.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.844
Reinhard C Laubenbacher2005100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.001
Lauren M Childs202095.8%4.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.934

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