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BIOL 364Mathematical Modelling in Biology

Units
0.50
Faculty
Science
Subject
Biology

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

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

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to the mathematical modelling of biological processes using a variety of techniques including linear difference models, ordinary differential equations, and Markov models. Modelling applications ranging from genetics to ecosystem biology will be addressed. Examples and applications will be explored as part of the course computer laboratory.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • MATH116 - Calculus 1 for Engineering (0.50)
      • MATH127 - Calculus 1 for the Sciences (0.50)
      • MATH137 - Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics (0.50)
      • MATH147 - Calculus 1 (Advanced Level) (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3A or higher

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  • The prerequisites belie the nature of this course; Prof. Kuddington doles out marks like a poorly funded soup kitchen--thinly--while expecting graduate-level work from bumbling 3rd-year science undergrads. The actual course content is fine, but if you, too, enjoy the ideas of grad school prospects and/or a functional anus, don't take this course.
    BIOL 382 is mostly the same content, but taught better.

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6 posts and comments in 3 threads mention BIOL 364, December 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 2018

BIOL 364 Difficulty 1 point, 6 comments

u/alleles1994: “Has anyone taken BIOL 364? How hard would it be if I was taking BIOL 308, BIOL 309, BIOL 301 and STAT 202?”

u/biolstudent: “I havent taken Biol 364, but I did do 308 and 309 together, as well as stat 202 (in a different term). Stat 202 is alright, not too hard till the end of it. …”

u/alleles1994: “Thanks for the advice. I'm reconsidering BIOL 364 now as I probably should focus on BIOL 308 and BIOL 309 (I want to do really well in them). I might take them and a few other softer courses. How hard would it be to get 80s in both of BIOL 308 and BIOL 309?”

u/boolgogi: “364 was cancelled last Fall due to low enrolment, just an FYI. I think its going to be eventually phased out since its generally not a very popular course. …”

u/alleles1994: “Thanks for the advice. I'm reconsidering BIOL 364 and now I see it's probably better to focus on BIOL 308 and BIOL 309.”

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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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