Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists
Learn about the mathematical methods employed by biologists with Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists by Swayam.
Online
8 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists certification course focuses on a comprehensive framework of the particular major with an analytical approach. For biology students, it is an introductory mathematics course with the purpose of teaching them to do quantitative analysis of biological processes. Students will be instructed on how to explain biological processes using the vocabulary of mathematics, how to write basic mathematical equations for different phenomena that exist in biology. The Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists training will undertake the beginner’s concepts in a mathematical approach that will help the biology student to get better learning of each and every module of this particular curriculum. The course’s lectures are structured into different weekly sessions focusing on the main and core aspects of the field. The candidate can avail different benefits by doing this course in the end by getting Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists certification. Candidates can get intellectual learning that will be supported by the industrial side that will help them to take this course more fluently. This is a core structure to be completed in eight weeks as prescribed by the UGC. The course is categorized into biological science and bioengineering.
The Highlights
- Core Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists online course
- Complete eight-week training
- Categorized into biological science and bioengineering
- Undergraduate and postgraduate level course
Programme Offerings
- Structural learning
- Reading Materials
- tests
- assessments
- Credential
- Lectures.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Bombay |
- There is no introduction to payments as of Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists fees.
- However, they should pay Rs. 1,000 for final proctored examination.
Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists fees details:
Fee category | Amount in rupees |
Program fee | Free |
Certification fee | Rs. 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Work experience
No requirement for work experience is there to apply for the Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists certification course.
Education
The candidate should be aware of and know the core aspects of the field to apply for Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists by Swayam.
Certification qualifying details
Candidates who are willing to get the certificate of completion must appear for a final exam. They should clear the exam with a minimum of 75% marks. They should also get a 25% minimum average in 8 out of 12 assignments. Thereafter they will get the Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists certification.
What you will learn
By the end of the Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists program, the candidate will learn the following dimensions:
- Various segments and combinations may be used in the graph and feature model.
- With the assistance of theoretical methods, major methodologies must be taught to students.
- The primary goal of the Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists certification syllabus would be to remove the functions and derivatives that trigger procedural problems.
- Throughout the course, multiple segments of plotting curves in separate fields will be presented.
- In the calculation area, candidates can learn how to do partial derivatives.
- In order to comprehend the graphical interpretation of the outcome and what caused it, more detailed learning would be needed.
- In the last section of the program, alignment and distinction will be covered, providing a better picture of all the modules.
- Each basic model of the program will be presented with detailed and theoretical approaches.
Who it is for
Following candidates can opt for the program -
- The students, teachers, Ph.D. scholars, even the industrialists can take this course.
Admission Details
Method to be implemented in the Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists online course -
Step 1: Take a complete look at the basic link path https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_bt27/preview
Step 2: Get to the step of registering the profile of the candidate on the Swayam website.
Step 3: Log in with the profile of the applicant to register for the software launch.
Step 4: Join the course now and tap "join".
Step 5: The applicant for the relevant Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists program is registered.
The Syllabus
Introduction, Graphs and Functions
- Introduction
- Graphs and Functions
- Equations as Graphs
- Exponential and Periodic Functions
- Logarithmic and Other Functions
Functions and its Derivatives, Computing Derivatives of Curves
- Images as 2D/3D Functions
- Functions and its Derivatives
- Computing Derivatives of Curves
- Rules for Calculating Derivatives
- Understanding Derivatives
Plotting Curves , Numerical Calculation of Derivatives, Partial Derivatives
- Curvature and Second Derivative
- Plotting Curves
- Numerical Calculation of Derivatives
- Function, Derivatives, and Series Expansion
- L'Hopital's Rule and Partial Derivatives
Integration and their Graphical Understanding
- Integration
- Integration: Rules
- Graphical Understanding
- Integration: More Examples
- Integration: Product of Two Functions
Vectors : Position and Movement in 2D, Cell Symmetry : Use of Polar Coordinates
- Exponential growth and Decay
- Scalars and Vectors
- Vectors: Position and Movement in 2D
- Cell Symmetry: Use of Polar Coordinates
- Gradient.Forces and Flows: Part I
Gradient, Forces and Flows , Understanding Diffusion
- Gradient.Forces and Flows: Part II
- Understanding Diffusion
- Diffusion Constant and Einstein Relation 1905
- Diffusion Equation
- Diffusion vs.Active Transport
Introduction to Fourier series , Fourier Transform and Statistics
- Nernst Equation
- Fourier Series: Part I
- Fourier Series: Part II
- Fourier Transform
- Introduction to Statistics
Basics of bio-statistics
- Mean, Standard deviation and Distribution
- Frequency Distribution and Probability Distribution
- Binomial Distribution
- Normal Distribution
- Hypothesis Testing and Mathematical Modeling
Evaluation process
In order to receive approval for the completion of the program, the applicant had to apply the best of six tests within the scheduled period and had to present for the final term paper.
Instructors
IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Prof. Ranjit Padinhateeri will give an introduction to the program.
The applicant should be conscious of the core aspects of the field to apply for the course and should know them.
To complete the course, the program will provide core learning, reading material, recorded lectures, certification, different evaluations.
This Introductory Mathematical Methods for Biologists online course can be taken by learners, teachers, Ph.D. scholars, even industrialists.
On the Swayam platform itself, the candidate can take the full course and access all the materials associated with this specific course.
For this specific program, no prerequisite for work experience is set.
Within eight weeks of the program, the course can be completed.
All the components will be completely based on the fundamental understanding of this syllabus, which is the only core segment.