Mathematical Biology

Welcome to the Mathematical Biology Research Guide at UVic Libraries

This site brings together resources available from UVic Libraries to help connect you with relevant course and research materials.

Click on the tabs on this page to uncover detailed lists of resources to help answer your questions.  Each tab is comprised of the best sources for finding what you need.

What is Mathematical Biology?

Mathematical biology is a branch of biology that uses mathematical models, analyses, and representations of living organisms to examine the systems that govern structure, development, and behaviour within biological systems. Its research focusses on the development and analysis of models of population dynamics and evolution with applications in ecology, epidemiology and animal behaviour  It is also known as biomathematics or mathematical and theoretical biology (University of Alberta, 2000). 

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University of Alberta (2000). Mathematical Biology. https://www.ualberta.ca/science/mathematical-biology.html#:~:text=Mathematical%20biology%20(also%20known%20as,of%20and%20within%20biological%20systems.