Mathematical Modelling of DNA:

General Philosophy of the Course: This course is designed to be an introduction, within the particular context of DNA, to the interplay between analysis, computation and experiment that makes up the process called mathematical modelling. In addition to students whose primary interest is in DNA, the syllabus is intended for students wishing an introduction to the modelling process in general, and the course will describe a number of widely encountered mathematical and computational techniques.

Background prerequisite: The syllabus will assume the mathematical background of the premier cycle of physics and mathematics syllabus, with no assumption of previous knowledge of DNA. However accomodation will be made to provide any missing mathematical background (for example during exercise sessions) for students with interest in mathematical and computational modelling who have a relatively stronger background in DNA and a weaker background in analysis (for example diplome or doctorant students in biology or chemistry).

Credits:The course is a two semester sequence to be given in the Winter and Summer semesters of the 2001-02 academic year.There will be separate exams and credits for each of the two semesters.

Course Schedule: Friday, 9:15-11:00 weekly, starting date October 26th, room MA31, next to the Math Cafeteria on the 3d floor.
Exercises schedule: Wednesdays, 13:15-15:00, biweekly, starting date October 30th, room MA31, later there will be some computing exercises.

Note that there is another interesting course: Statistics for Microarrays given by Darlene Goldstein.