Difference between revisions of "Modeling: Spread of epidemics"
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| − | ''' | + | '''Background''' The spread of epidemics is a major source of concern for |
| − | This project | + | '''Goal''': The goal of the project is to understand and analyze (with computer simulations) simple models of epidemic spread. |
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| + | '''Mathematical tools''': This project uses differential equations (or dynamical systems). A short introduction to differential equations will be provided. A mathematical software for performing simulations (matlab) will also be used. | ||
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| + | '''Biological or Medical aspects''': It will be discussed how those models can be used for determining public health policies (like vaccination) and what are their limitations | ||
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| + | '''Supervisor''': [[User:Micha|Micha Hersch]] | ||
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| + | '''Students''': Bruno Pais and Didier Lanquetin | ||
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| + | '''References''': | ||
Revision as of 18:14, 9 March 2009
Background The spread of epidemics is a major source of concern for
Goal: The goal of the project is to understand and analyze (with computer simulations) simple models of epidemic spread.
Mathematical tools: This project uses differential equations (or dynamical systems). A short introduction to differential equations will be provided. A mathematical software for performing simulations (matlab) will also be used.
Biological or Medical aspects: It will be discussed how those models can be used for determining public health policies (like vaccination) and what are their limitations
Supervisor: Micha Hersch
Students: Bruno Pais and Didier Lanquetin
References:
