Department of Statistics

	BMA 567	Modeling of Biological Systems
	Course Description An introduction to quantitative modeling in biology. Use of Forrester diagrams, probabilistic and deterministic description of dynamic processes, development of model equations, simulation methods and criteria for model evaluation. Examination of current literature dealing with application of models and simulation in biology. Individual and class modeling projects. Course Syllabus Introduction to Modeling Differential Equation Modeling Spatial & Individual-Based Models Course Prerequisites MA 131 Course Corequisites None Recent Textbooks Modeling Biological Systems: Principles and Applications., by Haefner, James W. (2005) (ISBN 0387250115) Mastering MATLAB 7: A Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference, by Duane C. Hanselman & Bruce Littlefield (2004) (ISBN 0131430181)