BIOL 425 - Introduction to Biostatistics

Fall (3) LaMar Prerequisite(s): Two of the following courses: BIOL 302, BIOL 304, BIOL 306 and consent of instructor.

An introduction to statistics and research design, including statistical inference, hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics and commonly used statistical tests. Emphasis is placed on the application of quantitative techniques in the biological sciences and solution methods via use of the computer. Three class hours. Includes a separate lab (BIOL 425L) when offered as a 4 credit course.