BL3320
Statistical and Quantitative Skills for Biologists
2023-2024
10
5
SCQF level 9
1
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 10
ECTS credits : 5
Level : SCQF level 9
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
Few biologists are statisticians or mathematicians, but all biologists use statistics and mathematics. This series of workshops is designed to build confidence in organising and analysing data to address biological questions efficiently. The module will help you learn how to identify statistical and quantitative approaches, and how to manage and analyse data in a code driven statistical programming package. An introductory workshop 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass BL2300. The pre-requisite of BL2300 is waived for BSc Neuroscience students.
Weekly contact: Across the semester: 12 x 1h lectures, 13h practical work spread throughout the semester, 7 x 1h tutorials
Scheduled learning hours: 29
Guided independent study hours: 71
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
Module coordinator: Professor W R L Cresswell
Module teaching staff: Team taught