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The course concerns two areas of theoretical biology, evolutionary game theory and population genetics where mathematics has played in important role in their theoretical development. While the necessary biological background is covered in the course, the emphasis is more on the mathematical theory. Models are developed and theorems are proved to determine how these models behave under various biological assumptions. Many of the models are dynamical systems, and a significant part of the course is introducing and using methods for differential equations and iterated maps to study them. The generality of the key models enables us to prove a range of theorems that yield important and fundamental results in both mathematical genetics and game theory.
The course may of interest to students from other departments, but they should be aware that it requires a strong mathematical background and a willingness to engage with mathematical proofs.
This course is independent of the course MATH0030 (Mathematical Ecology).
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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