MATH 357
Phylogenetics
Last Offered Spring 2012
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
This course is not offered in the current catalog
Class Details
Phylogenetics is the analysis and construction of information trees based on shared characteristics. The foundational problem asks, given some data from objects, how can a tree be constructed which shows the proper relationships between the objects? This is a beautiful subject with a tremendous amount of cutting-edge research, relating powerful ideas from statistics, computer science, biology, and mathematics, having a wide range of applications, from literature, to linguistics, to visual graphics. This course is designed to introduce fundamental ideas of this subject from a mathematical viewpoint, touching and expanding upon the interests of the enrolled students.
The Class:
Format: tutorial
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 3047
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 3047
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
evaluation will be based on exams, participation, and projects
Extra Info:
may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the Gaudino option
Prerequisites:
BIOL 202 or CSCI 256 or MATH 250 or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences:
At the discretion of the instructor
Distributions:
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Attributes:
BGNP Related Courses
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MATH 357 - TUT Phylogenetics
MATH 357 TUT PhylogeneticsDivision III Quantitative/Formal ReasoningNot offered
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