ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL DATA

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

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 .