Mathematical Biology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MATH X309
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Course ID
207622
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop mathematical methods that apply to important problems in the life sciences, including population models, disease dynamics, pattern formation and cancer growth. These techniques will include ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, and stochastic modelling.

Course learning outcomes

  • Solve problems in elementary number theory
  • Use number theory techniques to compute encryption and decryption using RSA and ElGamal
  • Explain how different cryptographic tools are used to achieve different security goals
  • Determine the security outcomes of a simple cryptographic protocol
  • Explain the principles of key management and analyse techniques of key generation

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of MATHX202 Differential Equations/MATHX203 Multivariable Calculus

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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