This practical introduction covers mathematical methods for the analysis of stochastic models and their biological applications. Based on courses taught at the University of Oxford, the book can be used for self-study or as a supporting text for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate-level courses in applied mathematics.

This guide to computational fluid mechanics is for any beginning graduate student who is thinking of computing a flow. The text starts with a quick introduction to enable students to solve numerically a simple problem by a simple method, before detailing all the key essentials and discussing optional advanced topics.