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BE/Bi 103 a - Introduction to Data Analysis in the Biological Sciences

BE/Bi 103 a

Introduction to Data Analysis in the Biological Sciences

9 units (1-3-5)   |  first term
Prerequisites: Bi 1 or equivalent; CS 1, BE/Bi/NB 203, or equivalent; or instructor's permission.

This course covers tools needed to analyze quantitative data in biological systems. Students learn basic programming topics, data organization and wrangling, data display and presentation, parameter estimation, and resampling-based statistical inference. Students analyze real data in class and in homework.

Instructor: Bois
Published Date: Sept. 1, 2025