DD2435 Mathematical Modelling of Biological Systems 9.0 credits

The course focuses on mathematical modelling and computer simulation of nerve cells, neuronal networks and other physiological and biochemical structures and processes.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Methods for mathematical modelling and computer simulation of biological processes and functions. Of primary concern is the nervous system (nerve cells and neuronal networks) but other systems are also treated. Intracellular processes like biochemical networks, enzyme kinetics, cell signalling, genetic networks and switches are treated, as well as biological morphogenesis and some current theories of biological perception, learning and memory.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student should be able to
- explain the useage of, and the assumptions behind biophysical and biochemical models and methods
- compute basic biophysical and biochemical entities in stochiometry, ion statics and ion dynamics, diffusion and cell compartments
- exemplify the usage of continous, stochastic or boolean models
- explain models for synapes and their plasticity and of networks of neurons
- use and develop simulation programs for genetic, biochemical, and neural networks
so that the student
- is able to explain the useage of, and the assumptions behind biological models
- in the working life can perform biological modeling and simulation work
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Single course students: 90 university credits including 45 university credits in Mathematics or Information Technology. English B, or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
The mandatory courses for D, E, and F in mathematics, numerical analysis and computer science or the equivalent. Recommended the courses: DD2400 Cellular and Molecular Biology and DD2401 Neuroscience or the equivalent.
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO2 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Examination, 4.5 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN2; 4,5 university credits).
Laboratory assignments (LAB1; 1,5 university credits). Project assignment (PRO2; 3 university credits.).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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.
Further information
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Supplementary information
The course overlaps to a large extent with DA7048 and can not be conbined with that course.
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex