AMATH 383Introduction to Mathematical Biology
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Applied Mathematics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An introduction to the mathematical modelling of biological processes, with emphasis on population biology. Topics include ecology, epidemiology, microbiology, and physiology. Techniques include difference equations, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, stability analysis, phase plane analysis, travelling wave solutions, mathematical software. Includes collaborative projects and computer labs.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- AMATH250 - Introduction to Differential Equations (0.50)
- AMATH251 - Introduction to Differential Equations (Advanced Level) (0.50)
- AMATH350 - Differential Equations for Business and Economics (0.50)
- MATH218 - Differential Equations for Engineers (0.50)
- MATH228 - Differential Equations for Physics and Chemistry (0.50)
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
- STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
- STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
- STAT220 - Probability (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
- STAT230 - Probability (0.50)
- STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
- STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 7524 | 0 / 60 | MWF 10:30–11:20 |
| LEC 701 | 8131 | 24 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
75% liked it67% easy75% useful
From 4 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
One of my favourite classes I ever took in my undergraduate. The concepts were fun and the math was easy to follow. I recommend taking this class if you're interested in some real world applications. I had professor Bauch for 3 weeks before he unfortunately couldn't keep teaching. But he was very engaging. The lecture slides were very clear. The final project was also super fun and open ended
Mar 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Probably a bit more algebra than I hoped, but overall nice course. You get to learn how to use ODE (and a bit PDE) to analyze biological systems (with emphasis on population biology). 3 tests + 1 assignment + 1 project + 1 final, overall not a heavy course, and the assignment and project are fun!
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
12 posts and comments in 11 threads mention AMATH 383, 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 2023
Amath 383 1 point, 0 comments
u/Salt-State-17: “Anyone done amath 383, Introduction to Mathematical Biology, with Chris Bauch? or with anyone else? There's no reviews anywhere so i'm assuming its a fairly new course. How's the difficulty/workload? Thanks”
Spring 2021
Looks like there's some kind of anti-vax open letter going around campus? 345 points, 247 comments
u/Initial-Pineapple-36: “Where can I sign? ☺”
[deleted]: “… Learned all about it in AMATH 383. …”
Spring 2020
This fall term classes should be in person. 0 points, 46 comments
“I really believe that classes should be in person this fall. I mean covid isn't as scary as everyone is scared of it. I just calculated the deaths/total no. …”
u/Spiritual_Vacation: “I ask all of u this one simple question. WHEN DO U PROPOSE THINGS GO NORMAL? EVEN AFTER SIX MONTHS, THIS WONT BE ANY BETTER, BCZ U JUST CANT ELIMINATE EVERY CASE, AND ITS CONTAGIOUS SO IT WILL SPREAD …”
[deleted]: “Take AMath 383.”
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: “… [[AMATH350]] [[AMATH351]] [[AMATH353]] [[AMATH361]] [[AMATH373]] [[AMATH382]] [[AMATH383]] [[AMATH390]] [[AMATH391]] [[AMATH431]] [[AMATH432]] [[AMATH433]] [[AMATH442]] [[AMATH444]] [[AMATH447]] [[AMATH451]] [[AMATH453]] [[AMATH455]] [[AMATH456]] [[AMATH463]] [[AMATH473]] …”
u/UWCourseLinker: “… 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 - Measure and Integration AMATH 432 - Functional Analysis AMATH …”
Winter 2017
Is anyone here taking AMATH 383? 0 points, 0 comments
u/Amath383Outline: “I'd like to take the course, but unfortunately I don't have the prereqs for it this semester, and it won't be offered again for another two years. I've decided that I'll study it on my own. Since I'm not in the course, I don't know what to study. …”
[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: “… AMATH383 is being offered for the first time this term, and it's cross-listed with a graduate level applied math course. I was originally in it, but dropped the course for STAT332 since it looked like WAY too much work for me. …”
Fall 2016
Post your schedule for next term below! 8 points, 19 comments
u/CatanUW: “ACTSC 446, CS 476, PMATH 451, AMATH 383, STAT 450”
What courses are you taking next term? 10 points, 43 comments
“If you didn't pre-enroll, what courses do you plan on taking?”
u/boolgogi: “AMATH383, STAT330, STAT331, BIOL373, and either BIOL302 or BIOL165”
PSA: Class Schedule is up on Quest 37 points, 38 comments
“Enrol -> Class Schedule -> Fast forward to first week of January”
u/boolgogi: “Enrolled into STAT330, STAT331, AMATH383 and BIOL373. Conflict with BIOL359 so now I need to try and figure out what to take for a fifth course... blah”
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. …”
Spring 2015
Six courses 2 points, 13 comments
“I'm stressing a little about finishing the double major component of my degree on time and I'm debating on taking 12 courses in second year. …”
u/orichrome: “Would recommend taking AMATH 250 with MATH 237 (they both involve a lot of grinding out calculus, so are complimentary), then MATH 235 afterwards. …”
u/boolgogi: “I'm thinking AMATH382/383 and then taking whichever isn't offered the next winter term? Idk”
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