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International Conference on Mathematical Biology and

Annual Meeting of The Society for Mathematical Biology,

July 27-30, 2009

University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Program

Poster PS17A
Timothy Comar
Benedictine University
Title Motivating and Preparing Undergraduates to Pursue Research Through Biocalculus Courses
Abstract Biocalculus courses are designed to provide quantitative techniques and approaches that will be useful to students majoring in the biological and health sciences in the future coursework and careers. The mathematics must be presented in engaging manner in which the students see the need for the mathematics. To achieve these goals, the mathematics must be appropriately motivated using concepts and problems from biology. Additionally, these courses can help prepare students to partake in undergraduate research activities in mathematical biology or other quantitatively oriented areas of the biological sciences. We will present examples of materials and activities from our biocalculus courses that motivate the mathematics and help prepare to pursue research.
LocationWoodward Lobby (Monday-Tuesday)