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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 
    
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BIOS 419 - Computer Simulation in Biology

Introduction to computer modeling and simulation in biological research. Designed to illustrate the power and limitations of computer simulation by having students code (in MATLAB) simulation programs for a number of different biological phenomena. Quantitative models used include those of enzyme kinetics, population biology, population genetics, diffusion models, and compartmental models in physiology. 3 lec, 2 lab.

Prerequisites: 23 HRS BIOS & (MATH 263B OR 266B) & SR
Credit Hours: 4
General Education Code: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Note: Effective Summer Quarter 2010-11 (June 2011) any non-repeatable course may be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.


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