How to Utilize L. J. S. Allen's "An Introduction to Mathematical Biology" in a Biomathematics Course

Füsun Akman
Department of Mathematics, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4520

Abstract

This is a combined textbook review and course plan for a biomathematics modeling course that is taught at the author's home institution as a foundation course in the Biomathematics Master's Program. The pros and cons of using Linda J. S. Allen's, An Introduction to Mathematical Biology, for a one-semester course is discussed. Moreover, strategies for coping with some problems that may arise are proposed.

Keywords: biomathematics course ,textbook choice ,modeling with difference equations ,modeling with differential equations

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