NDLI: Yeast for Mathematicians: A Ferment of Discovery and Model Competition to Describe Data

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Author	Lewis, Matthew Powell, James
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	In addition to the memorization, algorithmic skills and vocabulary which are the default focus in many mathematics classrooms, professional mathematicians are expected to creatively apply known techniques, construct new mathematical approaches and communicate with and about mathematics. We propose that students can learn these professional, higher-level skills through Laboratory Experiences in Mathematical Biology which put students in the role of mathematics researcher creating mathematics to describe and understand biological data. Here we introduce a laboratory experience centered on yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) growing in a small capped flask with a jar to collect carbon dioxide created during yeast growth and respiration. The lab requires no specialized equipment and can easily be run in the context of a college math class. Students collect data and develop mathematical models to explain the data. To help place instructors in the role of mentor/collaborator (as opposed to jury/judge), we facilitate the lab using model competition judged via Bayesian Information Criterion. This article includes details about the class activity conducted, student examples and pedagogical strategies for success.
Starting Page	356
Ending Page	382
Page Count	27
File Format	PDF
ISSN	00928240
Journal	Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Volume Number	79
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	15229602
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2016-12-19
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Problem-based learning Biomath labs Sacchromyces cerevisae Laboratory experience Mathematical biology Mathematical and Computational Biology Life Sciences Cell Biology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Neuroscience Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology Mathematics Pharmacology Immunology Computational Theory and Mathematics Environmental Science Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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