"Models in Physiology" is a part of the course of Bioengineering and Physiology. It will introduce the principles of the quantitative study of living systems, in particular those described in other parts of the course.
Course Prerequisites
Contents of Analysis I, Chemistry and Physiology
Teaching Methods
Lectures introducing the principles of the different models considered. Practical classes aimed at showing examples of application of the above models to the study of living systems.
Assessment Methods
Written exam
Texts
Lecture notes by the teacher (in Italian), made available through the website http://elearning2.unipv.it/ingegneria/course/index.php?categoryid=11
Contents
Modelling living systems: different kinds of model; usefulness and limits of studying living systems by means of mathematical models. Modelization of chimical and enzymatic reactions. Compartmental models and their use in pharmacokinetics.
