Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021
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BIOS 338 901 (CRN: 24379)
BIO DATA ANALYSIS
Long Title: ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL DATA
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Fricke, Evan C.
Meeting: 3:10PM - 4:30PM TR (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: EBIO 213 OR BIOS 213 OR BIOC 211 OR BIOS 211 OR BIOC 212 OR BIOS 212
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 12
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 20
Enrollment data as of: 17-APR-2025 11:09AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
6-MAY-2021
2:00PM - 5:00PM R
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. Cross-list: BIOS 538. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 338 if student has credit for BIOS 538.