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Course presentation
This class aims at giving the basis to create and solve simple models of biological phenomena. It is part of an effort to enhance your quantitative thinking about biological questions. The general plan is to:
1. Create simple models of the biological process of interest, i.e. translate the problems into mathematical formulation
2. Solve these models, analytically using pen and paper and/or MATLAB code and numerically using MATLAB.
3. Visualize the solutions graphically, vary model parameters to visualize their effect.
4. Analyze and discuss the outcomes of the model, and propose solutions to improve it.
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2015
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Cells: growth, interaction, diffusion, neurons, biopolymers. Systems and disease. Genetics and Genomics.
Intended learning outcomes
Create simple models for systems of relevance in biotechnology such as product formation in bacterial culture, metabolic processes in the cell and protein interaction.
Solve these models both analytically and numerically by primarily using course materials Matlab codes with own edits.
Visualize the solutions graphically.
Analyze and discuss the plausability of the results.
LAB1 - Laboration 1, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
LAB2 - Laboration 2, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
TEN1 - Exam, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Laboration 1 ( LAB1 )
Laboration 2 ( LAB2 )
Exam ( TEN1 )
Other requirements for final grade
Completed laborations and passed written exam.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
