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MATH 356 - Random Walks in Biology


Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 111  or MATH 131 ) and BIOL 204 
Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 203  
This course introduces random processes in biological systems. It focuses on how biological processes are inherently stochastic and driven by a combination of energetic and entropic factors. Topics include diffusion, cell motility, molecular motors, ion channels, and extinction in populations.
Cross-listed with: APSC 456  and BIOL 356