Subject Database

Subject Code:	MAT1MAB
Subject Short Title:	MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS IN BIOLOGY
Credit Points:	15
Subject Description:	You will be introduced to how mathematical models are used in biological, biophysical sciences and we will emphasise insight into how models may be derived from biophysical assumptions. A small but representative range of biophysical applications is investigated. The subject is organised in modules, each focusing on a specific application. The subject is delivered mainly on-line. Learning resources including all lecture materials will be available on-line. Students meet twice per week for a one hour problem solving class to work through problem sets designed to strengthen basic mathematical skills. Considerable use will be made of spreadsheets as a tool for understanding mathematical models and performing calculations.
Class Requirements:	two 1-hour problem solving classes per week
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
One 1.5 hour examination	30
six on-line quizzes (equivalent to 800-words in total)	20
4 problem class quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total)	10
3 electronic assignments (equivalent to 800-words in total)	20
2 written assignments (equivalent to 800-words in total)	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Lecture materials available on-line	Department of Mathematics and Statistics	Department of Mathematics and Statistics 2009
Recommended	FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)	Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering	La Trobe University 2012

Subject Coordinator: Dr John Banks

Subject Availability
BUNDOORA
	Semester 2, On-Line. Dr John Banks (j.banks@latrobe.edu.au)