MATH3600

This course will develop 12 detailed case studies where mathematics has played a fundamental role in improving medical care. Each week will begin with the medical and biological background, showing both the underlying physiology and the medical problem, then move on to how mathematical or quantitative methods changed practice. Students will learn the underlying mathematical methods from the ground up, program simple simulations on the computer, and use the mathematics and computer simulations to evaluate the medical implications of different therapies or control measures. It is recommended that MATH 1170 or 1210 be completed prior to enrolling in this course.

Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ((MATH 1050 AND MATH 1060) OR MATH 1080 OR BIOL 2010 OR BIOL 2020 OR BIOL 2030) OR (AP Calc AB 3+ OR ACT Math 28+ OR SAT 630+ OR Accuplacer AAF 276+ OR Accuplacer CLM 95+)) AND Instructor Consent.