Explores systems medicine through computational modeling of physiological circuits. Students will develop Python simulations to understand hormone circuits, immune system behavior, and aging processes. Combines theoretical foundations with hands-on modeling exercises to examine how diseases emerge from circuit fragilities. Through mathematical modeling and computational analysis, students will investigate complex physiological systems and learn disease classification based on signaling topology. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and applied computational skills while exploring how feedback, robustness, and emergent behaviors influence health and disease.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

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1, 2, 3

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Upper division only

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Letters and science

College
WILSON M Z
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MCDB 194SM Wilson M Z Spring 2025 Total: 20
MCDB 192
0 / 1 Enrolled
Special Topics
T B A
91.5% A
MCDB 192
5 / 5 Full
Special Topics
T B A
91.5% A
MCDB 194CE
0 / 5 Enrolled
C. Elegans Development and Behavior
Joel Rothman 4.2
MCDB 194DV
0 / 10 Enrolled
Developmental Biology
Joel Rothman 4.2
MCDB 194KF
0 / 25 Enrolled
Science for the Common Good
Joel Rothman 4.2
100.0% A
MCDB 197
0 / 1 Enrolled
Directed Studies.
T B A
100.0% A