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Modelling of Biological Systems, 6 credits
Modelling of Biological Systems, 6 hp
NBID31
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Anna EklöfDirector of studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Ecology and the Environment, Master's Programme
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
120 ECTS including NBID53 or TFBI23 or equivalent.
Intended learning outcomes
To use basic knowledge of models for applied and theoretical problems in ecology. To use the three stages (i) formulate and construct a mathematical model from verbal description of known experimental relations, (ii) mathematicallly analyse and apply a model, and (iii) interprete and evaluate the mathematical analysis in the context of the experimental knowledge.
Course content
Basic R programming. Discrete and continuous models. Deterministic and stochastic models. Modern presentation techniques.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, seminars, and projects.
Examination
| UPG2 | Project | 2 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Assignments | 4 credits | U, G |
Grades given are Fail or Pass.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonExaminer
Anna EklöfEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Mooney och Swift, 1999: A Course in Mathematical Modeling.| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Project | 2 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Assignments | 4 credits | U, G |
Grades given are Fail or Pass.
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Course literature is preliminary.
Mooney och Swift, 1999: A Course in Mathematical Modeling.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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UPG2
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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UPG2
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