BIO 205 - Biostatistics

3 Credit Hour(s) Laboratory: 0 Recitation: 3 Alternative Mode: 0

This course examines the role of statistics in the design, conduct and interpretation of biological research. Beginning with descriptive and inferential statistics, it proceeds through one and two-sample hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, goodness of fit and contingency table analyses. Special attention is directed to the proper use of statistical software in data exploration and analysis. (Spring)

Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in MTH 120 or MTH 121, or placement into MTH 222 or above.
Course Exclusion: The course does not count towards the Biology major or minor. Students may apply credit from BIO 205 OR MTH 119 toward major/minor requirements in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, but not both.
Fulfills Gen Ed 2011-2021: Quant Lit