Introductory Life Science Mathematics and Quantitative Neuroscience Courses

Dwight Duffus, Andrei Olifer, John Jungck
2010 CBE - Life Sciences Education  
We describe two sets of courses designed to enhance the mathematical, statistical, and computational training of life science undergraduates at Emory College. The first course is an introductory sequence in differential and integral calculus, modeling with differential equations, probability, and inferential statistics. The second is an upper-division course in computational neuroscience. We provide a description of each course, detailed syllabi, examples of content, and a brief discussion of
more » ... e main issues encountered in developing and offering the courses.
doi:10.1187/cbe.10-03-0026 pmid:20810971 pmcid:PMC2931686 fatcat:bime5ex3bngipmigwdyv6upc6y