Information Package / Course Catalogue
Numerical and Symbolic Computation in Biophysics
Course Code: BYF508
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to gain knowledge on the analysis of biophysics problems using numerical and symbolic computational tools

Course Content

The analysis of biophysics problems using numerical and symbolic computational tools

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.At the end of this course, students will gain insight, experience and knowledge on numeric and symbolic computation and existing programs, and will be able to use them in the solution of biophysical problems
2.To be able to comprehend the usage of differential equations governing 1D, 2D and 3D problems in biophysics
3.To be able to comprehend the review of Linear Algebra and Matrix theory
4.To learn the review of Optimization Theory and Iterative Solutions
5.To be able to comprehend and use Symbolic Programming
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Related e-books
2.Related web sites
3.Related scientific articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to computer hardware and computational software
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to computer hardware and computational software
Week 3 - Theoretical
Differential equations governing 1D, 2D and 3D problems in biophysics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Differential equations governing 1D, 2D and 3D problems in biophysics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Review of Linear Algebra and Matrix theory
Week 6 - Theoretical
Review of Linear Algebra and Matrix theory
Week 7 - Theoretical
Review of Linear Algebra and Matrix theory
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Review of Optimization Theory and Iterative Solutions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Review of Optimization Theory and Iterative Solutions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Symbolic Programming
Week 12 - Theoretical
Symbolic Programming
Week 13 - Theoretical
Numerical and Symbolic Solutions of Example Biophysics Problems and Comparisons of the Results
Week 14 - Theoretical
Numerical and Symbolic Solutions of Example Biophysics Problems and Comparisons of the Results
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Assignment1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131239
Lecture - Practice132139
Assignment1516
Presentation 1516
Reading1101
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)105
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026