2008-09 Program on Algebraic Methods in Systems Biology and Statistics

Course Name: Algebraic Methods

Course Day and Time: Tuesdays 4:30 - 7:00, beginning September 2, 2008
Location: SAMSI (driving directions)

Course Description: This course will provide an introduction to the algebraic techniques that have emerged as useful tools in biology and statistics. This course is intended to bridge the gap between abstract algebra and application areas in biology. After providing an introduction to polynomial rings, ideals, and Grobner bases, we will survey a range of applications of these ideas. Possible topics include: Polynomial dynamical systems over finite fields and applications, graphical and hierarchical models, Markov bases for contingency table analysis, phylogenetic models and the space of trees, applications of tropical geometry in MAP estimation.

Lead Instructors: Seth Sullivant (N.C. State University) and Reinhard Laubenbacher (Virginia Tech).

Course Numbers:
Duke: STA294.03
NCSU: MA/ST 810E Section 2
UNC: STOR 890

Questions about the course or the Algebraic Methods program should be emailed to [email protected]

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