300177 VO Quantitative Microbial Ecology (2023W)
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Language: English
Examination dates
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Classes
The lecture will take place at the Seminarraum 2.1 (University Biology Building, Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna, 2nd floor, Roomnumber 2.129)
First week:
Tuesday 7.11.2023 10-11:30
Thursday 9.11.2023 10-11:30
Tuesday 14.11.2023 10-11:30
Thursday 16.11.2023 10-11:30Third week:
Tuesday 21.11.2023 10-11:30
Thursday 23.11.2023 10-11:30
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
There will be no performance assessment in the usual sense. The attendance of the students as well as the participation in discussions and knowledge exchange should be the main focus of this course
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Familiarity with basic concepts in mathematical modeling of population dynamics and network biology.
Examination topics
Examination material is not required as there will be no final examination. Students should be able to follow the lecture and actively participate in discussions, through self-study at home.
Reading list
Will be provided in class. The literature is based on lecture notes developed by the instructor as well as on recent scientific papers that will be provided in class
Association in the course directory
MBO 7, MEC-9, MNB6
Last modified: Tu 28.11.2023 11:08
The aim of the class is for students to learn how to build and analyze simple mathematical models of population dynamics; to explore concepts in network ecology and quantitative biology, all in the context of microbial communities.
Method:
students will build and analyze simple mathematical models using both pencil and paper and computer simulations. The instructor will provide code in R or Python for students to perform simulations. Homework will be assigned as self-study material (non-graded) and solutions will be discussed in class. We will complement this work a critical discussion of recent papers that make use of models in microbiology.
Description:
In this class students will learn of how to build and analyze simple mathematical models of (microbial) population dynamics and interactions, including competition, cooperation and trophic interactions. We will also discuss how to infer and analyze interaction network and how to think critically about their assumptions and implications. The class will emphasize the critical reading of the literature and stimulate critical thinking about the power and limitations of models.