This article describes the sequence alignment problem in bioinformatics. Through examples, we formulate sequence alignment as an optimization problem and show how to compute the optimal alignment with dynamic programming. The examples and sample exercises have been used by the author in a specialized course in bioinformatics, but could be adapted…

In this article we provide two detailed examples of how we incorporate biological examples into two mathematics courses: Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differential Equations. We use Leslie matrix models to demonstrate the biological properties of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. For Ordinary Differential Equations, we show how using a logistic growth…

Discusses the benefits of and strategies for integrating various disciplines within physical education, suggesting that by communicating with classroom teachers, planning for integration, and organizing using a matrix, the integration process can be easier, less time-consuming, and more consistent. The paper explains how to begin (start small,…