BIOL 356 - Random Walks in Biology

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 111 or MATH 131) and BIOL 204
Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 203 or consent of instructor.
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 MATH 356