M81B0 Mathematical models in biology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ondřej Pokora, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Lánský, DrSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 1. 3. to Fri 14. 5. Thu 16:00–17:50 online_M6
Prerequisites
Mathematical analysis I. and II., Fundamentals of mathematics, Probability and Statistics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides basic information on the applications of mathematical models in different fields related to biology, like neuroscience, medicine, biophysics and so on. It helps to understand the contemporary trends in research, which could not be performed without sophisticated numerical procedures and such branches of science as information theory, neural networks or biocybernetics. Each lecture is supplemented by a review of mathematical procedures in use.
Learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student will be able:
to define and interpret the basic notions used in the theory of formal (mathematical) models and to explain their mutual context;
to formulate relevant mathematical theorems and statements and to explain methods of their proofs;
to use effective techniques utilized in the theory of formal (mathematical) models;
to apply acquired pieces of knowledge for the solution of specific problems including problems of applicative character.
Syllabus
  • The list is modified with respect to actual research 1) Biochemical reactions. 2) Integrate-and-fire neural models 3) Action potential 4) Applications of point process theory 5) Information coding 6) Sensory systems. 7) Logical neuron 8) Pharmacokinetics 9) Pharmacodynamics. 10) Stochastic resonance 11) Dissolution 12) Simulation of stochastic systems.
Literature
  • Stochastic Models in Biology. 2004th ed. 2004. ISBN 978-1930665927. info
  • TUCKWELL, Henry C. Elementary applications of probability theory : with an introduction to stochastic differential equations. 2nd ed. London: Chapman and Hall, 1995, xv, 292. ISBN 0412576201. info
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussions: 2 hours a week. Distance online form.
Assessment methods
Active discussion during lectures. To conclude the term, one has to do the homeworks and to prove understanding the topics, terms and models during the final infividual talk.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2021/M81B0/index.qwarp
The lessons are usually in Czech or in English as needed, and the relevant terminology is always given with English equivalents.

The target skills of the study include the ability to use the English language passively and actively in their own expertise and also in potential areas of application of mathematics.

Assessment in all cases may be in Czech and English, at the student's choice.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/sci/spring2021/M81B0