Stochastic Methods in Mathematical Biology.

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Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: STAT 513 or STAT 613 ; and MATH 535 . Covers commonly used stochastic methods in mathematical biology, including cellular physiology and related areas. Topics covered include stochastic differential equation models, applications of first passage time (escape time) and applications of density or master equations, diffusion in cells, stochastic ion channel dynamics, and cellular communication. Students will be expected to learn how to program in appropriate software packages.