MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS IN BIOLOGY
MAT1MAB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students 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 strengths and limitations of models to make predictions about ecological sustainability are explored. 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 for two 1-hour problem solving classes per week 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.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Yuri Nikolayevsky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Lecture materials available on-line
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yuri Nikolayevsky
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2 hour written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Problem class quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Spreadsheet assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Written assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2 hour written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Problem class quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Spreadsheet assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Written assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2 hour written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Problem class quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Spreadsheet assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Written assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L2 , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 11 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2 hour written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Problem class quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Spreadsheet assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Written assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L2 , Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 11 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2 hour written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-line quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Problem class quizzes (equivalent to 400-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Spreadsheet assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Written assignments (equivalent to 600-words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |