Catalog Course Description

Biology is being revolutionized by new experimental techniques that have made it possible to measure the inner workings of molecules, cells and multicellular organisms with unprecedented precision. The objective of this course is to explore this deluge of quantitative data through the use of biological numeracy. We will develop theoretical models that make precise predictions about biological phenomena. These predictions will be tested through the hands-on analysis of experimental data and by performing numerical simulations using Matlab.

Summer Term

4 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 9 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 4 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.

Spring Term

2 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 6 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 2 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.