This course aims to provide you with the general knowledge and basic training of mathematics in biology. In this course, you will go back to the early days of biological research to recognize that some great discoveries in biology were possible only through application of mathematics. Additionally, you will study a few biological phenomena that most of you are familiar with, such as Mendelian genetics, population genetics, gene mapping, bacterial mutation, and enzyme catalysis. During the online course, you will learn how to ‘translate’ a biological problem into ‘mathematical language’ called an equation. Then you solve the equation by using mathematical tools and arrive at a ‘solution’ which is one of the equations of life. Finally, you will apply the equation to life situation to test whether the equation has been able to unravel the mystery that you were concerned with at the beginning.
-
One of the easiest and lowest effort mods in SBS. But do only take if you’re strong in math. Tests quite a bit on bio stats and calculus. Finals tests content that is way harder than the lectures and CA so aim to do well for the CA. Good to take it from recess week onwards and do the finals in the next sem to give yourself more time to study. Recommend to look for prof for consultation.
June 13, 2021
