This course will examine applications of mathematics in biological contexts including genetics, ecology, physiology, neuroscience and epidemiology. Topics include variants of the MSEIRS epidemic models, disease-free and endemic equilibrium points, determination of the basic reproduction number using the next-generation matrix approach, local stability and global stability analysis of equilibrium points and case studies : HIV/AIDS, TB and Vector-Host Models including Malaria. Further topics are parameter estimation for selected epidemic models, simulation and prediction.
Course Code:
MAT 813
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 800
Course Semester:
First Semester
Pre-requisite:
MAT 405
Select Programme(s):
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics