Quantitative Techniques for Biological Systems covers energy/material utilization in cells, organisms, and ecosystems, applying mass/heat/energy balances and mathematical modeling to biological processes.
Professor Paul Stoy taught the course using weekly group activities, homework, and open-book, untimed quizzes and exams. Students noted that while the concepts could be difficult, the class focused heavily on problem-solving and collaboration.
Independent research course preparing students for a graduate thesis under faculty supervision, focusing on scientific presentation and data communication.