Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2022
BIOS 538 001 (CRN: 24380)
BIO DATA ANALYSIS
Long Title: ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL DATA
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Beaudrot, Lydia
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR KCK 102 (10-JAN-2022 - 22-APR-2022)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 22
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 40
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 33
Enrollment data as of: 6-DEC-2023 2:52AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
1-MAY-2022
7:00PM - 10:00PM U DCH 1070
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 338. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 538 if student has credit for BIOS 338.