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