Discrete and Probabilistic Models in Biology

Spring 2012

Instructor:  Konstantin Mischaikow
Office:  265 Hill Center
Office Hours: FINALS WEEK OFFICE HOURS
                        May 7   11:00 - 1:00
                        May 8     3:00 - 5:00 

Telephone: 732 445 4658
e-mail:  mischaik [at] math.rutgers.edu  ( I strongly recommend you use e-mail if you wish to contact me)

Course Location:  SEC-220  (Busch Campus)
Course Time: TTh 5:00 - 6:20
Textbook: The primary reference is the set of notes by Prof. Ocone



Syllabus and Assignments

IMPORTANT NOTES:
    I will not make my Wednesday office hours on Feb 1, March 7, April 4.

    I have a dentist appointment on Tuesday Jan 31 and may be late for my office hour.

    OFFICE HOUR April 3: 10:30 - 11:30


Prerequisites:

This course assumes familiarity with Calculus (640:251),  Linear Algebra (640:250) and Probability (640:477 or 198:206 or 960:381).


Grades:

Grades will be assigned based on
    - homework (20%),
    - 2 midterms (25% each),
    - a final (30%)


Exams:

First MIDTERM will be Feb 16 in class.

Second MIDTERM will be April 3 in class.

I do not give make up exams. You are responsible for reserving
these dates in your calendar.  If there is a conflict you need to see me
as soon as possible.




Homework:

Homework will be assigned regularly. The tests will be closely based on these
assignments.  Homework must be turned in in class by the due date. Late Homework will not be accepted!







Last modified on April 30, 2012