Examples promote understanding of mathematics and applications to modeling and solving biological problems. Topics include areas under curves, volumes, and differential equations. Examples promote understanding of mathematics and applications to modeling and solving biological problems. Topics include infinite series, differential equations, vectors, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, and use of computer software. Particular emphasis on transport in biological systems, including diffusion and fluid flow.
Lectures discuss notation, terminology, mathematical models, fisheries principles, and case studies.
Laboratory time devoted to practical applications, problems. Confidence limits and bias adjustments. Design of marine fishery surveys using statistical sampling principles. Laboratory work with real fishery data and data collected during trawl sampling survey. Major topics include production models, stocks and recruitment, catch at age analysis, and formulation of harvest strategies.