Advanced Computing in Cell Biology:

Workshop in Computational Biology

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Directions for Projects and Presentations
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Working in groups of three (not all from the same discipline), identify a biological question (1) or area of interest and mathematical approach (2). Be as specific as possible in generating your question/hypothesis regarding the biology. This will help you to define the important factors for your model. Address each item below.

1. What biological topic(s) are you investigating?

a. What questions do you have for your model?

b. List important features for your model.

* System statements
* Assumptions

c. Create a concept map of the relationships

d. What type of experimental data exists?

Choose a mathematical representation for your model. The models we have discussed so far are dynamic, continuous models of reactions. You may want to look at stochastic or discrete models. This will depend on your system and the people in your group. Work together to address the items below.

2. What mathematical approach will be used?

a. Is more than one possible or appropriate?

b. What are there pro’s and con’s to the approach?
 
 


 
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