Compartment Models in Biology (UMAP)

This module uses differential equations to introduce compartment models. It also discusses the applications of compartment models, specifically in the field of biology.

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

SOME GENERAL COMMENTS ON MODELING

COMPARTMENT ANALYSIS MODELS I
Introduction
Definitions and Descriptions

EXAMPLES OF COMPARTMENTAL MODELS
Example 1 - Simplest Non-Trivial Model
Solution of Example 1
Example 2 - A More General Model and Solution

COMPARTMENT ANALYSIS MODELS II
General Comments
A Generalized Compartmental Model

COMPARTMENTAL MATRICES AND INVERTIBILITY - AN EXAMPLE

EXERCISES

ANSWERS TO EXERCISES

SAMPLE EXAM

ANSWERS TO SAMPLE EXAM

REFERENCES