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MATH 458 — Mathematical Biology II- Prerequisite MATH 457

Mathematics · University of Ghana

The detail of this course may be informed by the student choice(s) of project topic and could include: (i) modelling of biological systems using partial differential equations. Derivation of conservation equations. Different models for movement (e.g. diffusion, convection, directed movement). Connection between diffusion and probability. (ii) Linear reaction-diffusion equations. Fundamental solution for linear diffusion equations. Speed of a wave of invasion. Non-linear reaction-diffusion equations. Travelling wave solutions for monostable equations (e.g. Fisher equation). Travelling wave solutions for bistable equations. (iii) Systems of reaction-diffusion equations. Travelling wave solutions for systems of reaction-diffusion equations. Pattern formations in systems of reaction-diffusion equations. Pattern formations in chemotaxis equations. (iv) Mathematical modelling of infection diseases (SIR). Derivation of a simple SIR model. Travelling wave solutions for the simple SIR model. Generalisation of the simple SIR model. Stochastic SIR model.

Credits
3
Level
Level 400
Semester
Semester Two

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Course details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).