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AMATH 382Computational Modelling of Cellular Systems

Units
0.50
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Applied Mathematics
Cross-listed
BIOL 382

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to dynamic mathematical modelling of cellular processes. The emphasis is on using computational tools to investigate differential equation-based models. A variety of cellular phenomena are discussed, including ion pumps, membrane potentials, intercellular communication, genetic networks, regulation of metabolic pathways, and signal transduction.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • MATH118 - Calculus 2 for Engineering (0.50)
        • MATH119 - Calculus 2 for Engineering (0.50)
        • MATH128 - Calculus 2 for the Sciences (0.50)
        • MATH138 - Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics (0.50)
        • MATH148 - Calculus 2 (Advanced Level) (0.50)
      • Must have completed:
    • Students must be in level 3A or higher
    • Enrolled in an Honours program

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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18 posts and comments in 17 threads mention AMATH 382, May 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Winter 2022

Fall 2021

taking all elective courses in one term 5 points, 3 comments

“Hi,next term is my cm＆stat 2b term ,since I can't back to canada in next term and I do not want to waste it,so I will take 5 elective courses (econ201and 4 bird courses)in next term to fullfill my …”

u/randomnumber135: “How about any of math 237, co 250, stat 231, amath 250, amath 382, pmath 330”

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Spring 2020

Winter 2020

Spring 2019

Girls in Physics programs 13 points, 33 comments

“Hello, I'm an incoming physics undergrad, and I'm a girl. I was wondering how many girls are in physics programs and how is the environment, is it female-friendly, is it overly male and like tough to …”

[deleted]: “I'd guess 35% are girls. Much lower for math phys, slightly higher for other phys. It's physics, not weightlifting. I don't see how it can be more or less friendly to another gender. …”

[deleted]: “Bio130 is actually not very related to AMATH 382. They make a nice big picture together but you can do one without the other easily. They're not designed to consider each other but they make a very nice narrative together. Amath 382 prof gives the override.”

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Spring 2018

Fall 2017

PSA: UWCourseLinker back up, disabled by default, call with [[course code]] 39 points, 31 comments

u/RayDWatson: “Testing all course codes 1/61: [[ACC604]] [[ACC605]] [[ACC606]] [[ACC607]] [[ACC608]] [[ACC609]] [[ACC610]] [[ACC611]] [[ACC620]] [[ACC621]] [[ACC622]] [[ACC623]] [[ACC624]] [[ACC625]] [[ACC626]] …”

u/RayDWatson: “… [[AMATH343]] [[AMATH350]] [[AMATH351]] [[AMATH353]] [[AMATH361]] [[AMATH373]] [[AMATH382]] [[AMATH383]] [[AMATH390]] [[AMATH391]] [[AMATH431]] [[AMATH432]] [[AMATH433]] [[AMATH442]] [[AMATH444]] [[AMATH447]] [[AMATH451]] [[AMATH453]] [[AMATH455]] [[AMATH456]] [[AMATH463]] …”

u/UWCourseLinker: “… Differential Equations 1 AMATH 361 - Continuum Mechanics AMATH 373 - Quantum Theory 1 AMATH 382 - Computational Modelling of Cellular Systems AMATH 383 - Introduction to Mathematical Biology AMATH 390 - Mathematics and Music AMATH 391 - From Fourier to Wavelets AMATH 431 - …”

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Winter 2017

[Advice] Useful BIOL courses 1 point, 7 comments

“Hey, I'm in math and I'm interested in planning my courses in a bio-stat route. There is a cellular modeling AMATH course I'd like to take, but I want a refresher in biology in general. …”

u/boolgogi: “… feel free to ask me :) I get super excited talking about this stuff so forgive me :p AMATH382 is mostly programming and deals almost exclusively with cellular level biology. I haven't taken the course, but I sat in the first few weeks last winter to get a feel for the course. …”

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Winter 2016

AMATH382 1 point, 3 comments

u/boolgogi: “I'm EXTREMELY struggling with this course right now, and I don't really know what to do. The first assignment is due Friday, and relies on programming. I've programmed before, but the language we have to use (XPPAUT or something) makes no sense to me. …”

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Free Talk Friday 12 points, 82 comments

“Welcome to Free Talk Friday, where you are able to talk about whatever you want. Please keep it respectful and remember that subreddit rules still apply.”

u/boolgogi: “AMATH382 is kicking my ass which is so sad... Fuck taking courses on coop. never again :(”

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Fall 2015

Do you love UW? If so, why? 63 points, 67 comments

“Inspired by the "Do you hate UW?" post made earlier. Always good to hear the other side of the story.”

u/boolgogi: “… My degree (AMath and Biology) is pretty unique to UW, and AMATH382/383 and BIOL364 are really specific courses that will hopefully prepare me really well for grad school. …”

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