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BIO 187: Data Science Research in Biology


Units: 4

Course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) which will develop skills for using biological data in research. Students will learn state-of-the-art computational tools and statistical skills to design appropriate analyses to address research questions in ecology and evolution. Students will select appropriate data for their questions, assess data quality, analyze that data to test relevant hypotheses, and implement best practices in reproducibility. They will communicate their results in written, oral and visual formats.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 1

Laboratory included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Natural Science
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Upper Division: Culminating Experience
  • Badge: Literary and Textual Analysis
  • Badge: Media and Visual Analysis

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: BIO 140 and (BIO 018 or MATH 018 or ECON 010 or PSY 010 or MATH 032)
Open only to following major/minor(s):
  • Biological Sciences (Undergraduate) - BIOS

Open only to the following class level(s):
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior

Instructor Permission Required: No


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