VCU Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Summer Institute
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Research Simulation
Mathematical and Computer Simulation Models:
Theory & Application

Time: Mon-Tue, June 12 - June 13, 9:00 am - noon
Place: Bioinformatics Computer Core Lab (Rm 104), Life Sciences Bldg
Organizers: Tarynn M. Witten
Audience: Primarily 1st year students

Scenario1     Scenario2     Scenario3     Scenario4     Scenario5

Schedule

Mon June 12, 9am
Before coming to the session:

  • Read the five scenarios (links above)
  • Read Witten (1981). Mathematical Modelling 2:393-397
    Thoughts about the essentials of simulation modelling.
  • Read Lipsitch et al (2003). Science 300:1966-1970.
    Transmission dynamics and control of severe acute respiratory syndrome.
  • Look at Earn et al (2000). Science 287:667-670.
    A simple model for complex dynamical transitions in epidemics
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Tue June 13, 9am

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