QLSC 600: Foundations of Quantitative Life Sciences
This foundational course provides an overview of important problems in the life sciences and introduces QLS students to the latest computational, mathematical, and statistical approaches involved in their solution. Includes a survey of modern technologies for biological data acquisition and promotes a common language to communicate across the biological, physical, mathematical, and computational sciences. Topics will include bioinformatics and computational genomics, nonlinear dynamics in biological systems, linear and nonlinear models of biological signals, biophysical imaging technology, emergent behaviour in biophysical networks, and ecosystem dynamics and modeling.
Each academic year, QLS hires TAs to support the teaching of QLSC-600.
Detailed Information
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Course Number |
QLSC 600 D1 (Fall) and QLSC 600 D2 (Winter) |
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Course Coordinator |
erik.cook [at] mcgill.ca (subject: QLSC%20600) (Prof. Erik Cook) |
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Course Administrator |
coordinator.qls [at] mcgill.ca (subject: QLSC%20600) (QLS Coordinator) |
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Credit Weight |
6 credits (3 per term) |
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Schedule |
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:35-4:25pm |
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Pre-Requisites |
BIOL 200 or BIOL 201, COMP 206, COMP 250, MATH 223 or MATH 236, MATH 314, MATH 323 or 324 (or equivalents). Students without the prerequisites can register with approval from the course coordinator upon demonstration of the required knowledge and skills. |
QLSC 601 D1/D2, 602 D1/D2, and 603 D1/D2: Quantitative Life Sciences Seminars
Weekly QLS seminar series and journal clubs throughout the fall and winter terms. Attendance is mandatory for students in their first three years of study.
Detailed Information
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Course Number |
QLSC 601Â D1 (Fall) and QLSC 601Â D2 (Winter), QLSC 602Â D1 (Fall) and QLSC 601 D2 (Winter), and QLSC 603 D1 (Fall) and QLSC 601 D2 (Winter) |
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Course Coordinator |
There are no professors associated with this course. |
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Course Administrator |
coordinator.qls [at] mcgill.ca (subject: QLSC%20600) (QLS Coordinator) |
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Credit Weight |
6 credits (3 per term) |
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Schedule |
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm |
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Pre-Requisites |
Students must register for both QLSC 601 D1Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýQLSC 601 D2. No credit will be given for this course unless both QLSC 601 D1Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýQLSC 601 D2 are successfully completed in consecutive term. Restricted to QLS students. |
QLSC 701: Ph.D Comprehensive Exam
Compulsory comprehensive examination to evaluate the students' ability to carry out, present, discuss, and defend research in their field of interest. The examination must be completed within the first 18 months of enrollment in the program.
Detailed Information
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Course Number |
QLSC 701 |
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Course Coordinator |
Celia Greenwood |
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Course Administrator |
coordinator.qls [at] mcgill.ca (subject: QLSC%20600) (QLS Coordinator) |