BIOL 485 - Biometry

Unit(s): 4 Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 3 hours

Introduces students to quantitative analysis of biological data. The nature of biological data, principles of experimental design, and essential statistical tools used by biologists to analyze their results. Examples used in the course will be drawn from physiology, ecology, evolution, and medicine. Laboratory sections will involve computer exercises, discussions, and student presentations.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 320 and MATH 165 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 and MATH 165.