Course structure

Learning objectives

• build a model: go from a verbal description of a biological system to a set of equations
• analyze a model: manipulate a set of equations into a mathematical expression of interest
• interpret a model: translate mathematical expressions back into biological meaning

Weekly tasks

• attend two lectures (2h)
• participate in one lab (2h)
• do practice problems (listed at end of each lecture)
• read assigned portions of the text (when more info needed)

Grading scheme

• in-class tests: 4 x 20% (4 x 15% for grad students)
• final project: 20% (40% for grad students)