In a nutshell, this course will give you hands-on experience focussed on individual-based modelling of biofilms. It will use our new software tool iDynoMiCS (individual-based Dynamics of Microbial Communities Simulator), but it will also cover mathematical modelling of biofilms, and modelling of non-biofilm systems more generally.
We are once again delighted to offer a hands-on course in modelling of microbial systems. In one stimulating week, this workshop will get you into individual-based modelling of microbial interactions with our newly developed software tool iDynoMiCS (individual-based Dynamics of Microbial Communities Simulator).
In particular, you will get an in depth understanding of mathematical modelling of biofilms and other spatially structured microbial systems.
After running this course twice at the Danish Technical University in Lyngby, Copenhagen, with great success, the course will be held at the University of Birmingham in the UK in 2010.
The course is intended for all students and researchers who have started to, or are considering to use, individual-based modelling for microbial systems. By the end of the course, participants will be able to independently use iDynoMiCS and apply it to their own work.
Candidates from the fields of environmental science, microbiology, microbial ecology, ecology, computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, and physics are encouraged to apply.
Mathematical modelling of biofilms lecture slides part I
Mathematical modelling of biofilms lecture slides part II
Introduction to IbM lecture slides
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The course will be conducted at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
The course will run from June 13-18, 2010
Please note that the deadline has been extended to April 20, 2010
Accomodation will be arranged in student halls for course participants. Please see the accommodation page for more details.
Apply to the course by sending Susanne Schmidt (s.schmidt [AT] bham [DOT] ac [DOT] uk) an email with
Disabilities: If you have a disability or any specific requirements please email Susanne Schmidt.
The course is worth 5 ECTS credit points
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The fees are GBP 200 for students and GBP 400 for post-docs, not including accomodation. Please pay through the webshop, located at https://www.bhamonlineshop.co.uk/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=177
