Undergraduate Course: Biometrics 2 (BILG08006)
Course Outline
School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Biology |
Other subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
Course website |
http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk/biom2/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The design and evaluation of biological experiments; the use of computers in data storage, analysis and presentation; the statistical evaluation of biological measurements; statistical methods for comparing data sets and investigating the association between variables. The course will conclude with a section in which one area of investigation will be explored in greater detail. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. |
Assessment Information
1 practical, 1 project. Coursework = 25%, degree exam = 75%.
The August diet has different requirements, as detailed in the course guide. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
Not entered |
Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Not entered |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Not entered |
Keywords |
Biom2 |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Colin Aitken
Tel: (0131 6)50 5062
Email: C.G.G.Aitken@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Stacey Heggie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5988
Email: stacey.heggie@ed.ac.uk |
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