Introduction to Mathematical Biology (L7) (977G1)

15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

This module introduces you to the exciting world of mathematical modelling, focusing on its applications in biology, ecology and medicine. Key topics include:

• continuous population models for single species
• discrete population models for single species
• phase plane analysis
• interacting population models (continuous)
• enzyme kinetics
• dynamics of infectious diseases and epidemics.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.