Description
Introduction to Biostatistics
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, MATH 132 or MATH 162 (as pre-requisite or co-requisite) or MATH 162A; Students may take MATH 162 as a prerequisite for STAT/BIOL 335 or take it concurrently as a corequisite with STAT/BIOL 335; For Bioinformatics Majors only BIOL 101, MATH 132 or MATH 162 (as pre-requisite or co-requisite) or MATH 162A.

This course provides an introduction to the statistical methods used in designing biological experiments and in data analysis, including computer laboratory assignments with biological data.

Outcomes: Students interested in research in the life sciences will obtain a background in the appropriate use of statistical methods as an experimental tool.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Course Attributes
Bioinformatics
Forensic Science
Offering
Course
STAT 335
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Mathematical Sciences
Enrollment Requirements
Pre-requisites: BIOL 102 and (MATH 132 or MATH 162 or MATH 162A). MATH 162 can be taken as pre-requisite or co-requisite. BIOI majors: BIOL 101 and (MATH 132 or MATH 162 or MATH 162A).