Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2021-2022
BIOS 338 - BIO DATA ANALYSIS
Long Title: ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL DATA
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): EBIO 213 OR BIOS 213 OR BIOC 211 OR BIOS 211 OR BIOC 212 OR BIOS 212
Description: This course addresses how to analyze, visualize and draw conclusions from biological data. It introduces basic concepts in statistics interwoven with training in data analysis using the R computing environment. Students will learn to identify underlying data structures and wrangle data. Students will also learn to effectively convey results using statistical graphics. Topics include basic R programming, data exploration, statistical modeling, parameter estimation and interpretation, and model comparison. This class particularly focuses on biological data. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOS 538. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 338 if student has credit for BIOS 538.