BK/BKP41: Simulation of Biological Processes (6 ECTS)

STADS: 163601

Level
PhD course

Teaching period

Spring semester.(summer course).

Teacher responsible
Email: lfo@bmb.sdu.dk

Timetable
There is no timetable available for the chosen semester.

Comment:
Undervisningen foregår i perioden 1.juli - 14 juli.Tilmeldes som forårskursus.Interesserede kan kontakte Lars Folke Olsen, BMB.
Kurset vil blive undervist på engelsk, hvis der er internationale studerende på holdet.

Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
Students should have a besic knowledge of mathematics and biochemistry. For SDU students: MM01 and BM112.

Course introduction
Participants will learn how to formulate, implement and simulate relatively simple models of biological systems on a computer.

Simulation is a valuable tool in the analysis of biological processes, which typically encompass a number of feed-back regulations. These feed-back regulations are often non-linear functions of the variable to be regulated. In experimental situations it is only possible to study a small part of a system, whilst simulations of a good model allow one to study a major part of the system. By simulating the behaviour of a model it is possible to test if basic hypotheses about the system are in accordance with experimental facts. Furthermore, simulations allow one to study the sensitivity of a biological system to various external perturbations.

Expected learning outcome


Subject overview
Enzyme systems, bioreactors, physiological regulatory systems, signal transduction, predator-prey systems, population dynamics.

Literature

Kompendium: .

Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
Project report and 4 problems. Internal examiner. Pass/fail.

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.

15 forelæsninger/eksaminatorier a 2 timer og 30 timer computerøvelser.
Educational activities

Language
This course is taught in English.

Remarks
Please remember to register for examination/evaluation. Course will be taught in English if international students participate.

Course enrollment
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Tuition fees for single courses
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