Lecturer: Paolo Magni  

Course name: Mathematical models of biological systems
Course code: 502504
Degree course: Bioingegneria, Computer Engeneering, Ingegneria Elettronica e Informatica
Disciplinary field of science: ING-INF/06
L'insegnamento è caratterizzante per: Bioingegneria
University credits: ECTS 6
Course website: n.d.

Specific course objectives

Course programme

Introduction to mathematical modelling

Compartment models

Elements of Pharmacokinetics

Tracer experiments

A priori identifiability

Parametric estimation

Case studies

Advanced techniques such as deconvolution, population modeling, optimal design

Hands-on

Course entry requirements

Elements of dynamic models and statistics

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 36
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 24

Suggested reading materials

Slides. The course is in italian

E. Carson, C. Cobelli. Modelling metodology for physiology and medicine (2nd edition). Elsevier.

Testing and exams

Oral examination inlcuding hand-on discussion