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| INFO0098-2 | Introduction to the modeling of biological systems
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| Duration : | 25h Th, 25h Mon. WS |
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| Lecturer : | Patrick Meyer |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The module will address the following topics:
- Quantitative & dynamical approaches in biology;
- Present mathematical modelling: advantages, limitations and facets;
- Introduction to system properties such as stability, sensitivity and robustness;
- Biological examples from gene regulation and metabolism over intra and inter-cellular signalling,...
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of this module, the students will be able to:
- understand and exploit the theoretical and practical considerations of mathematical modelling of biological systems;
- design and analyse mathematical models of biochemical reaction systems;
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| none |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The module is based on ex-cathedra lectures. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| None |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam: 100% |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The module will take place in the second quadrimestre at dates to be arranged. |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Patrick Meyer
Institut de Botanique, B22 (P70)
homepage.meyerp.com/contact |
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