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BL3320 Statistical and Quantitative Skills for Biologists

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

Few biologists are statisticians but all biologists use statistics. This series of workshops is designed to build confidence in organising and analyzing data to address biological questions efficiently. The module will help you learn how to identify statistical approaches and how to manage and analyse data in code driven statistical programming packages. Two introductory workshops will cover basic concepts and practical training that will be used in a choice of specific workshops that cover applications across the range of Biology.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 29

Guided independent study hours: 71

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 80%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 20%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC