bio150 Statistics for Biologists (Complete module description)

bio150 Statistics for Biologists (Complete module description)

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Module label Statistics for Biologists
Modulkürzel bio150
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology > Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology > Ergänzungsmodule
Zuständige Personen
  • Kretzberg, Jutta (module responsibility)
  • Kretzberg, Jutta (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
[nop] + knowledge of biological working methods ++ biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics ++ statistics & scientific programming + interdisciplinary knowledge & thinking ++ abstract, logical, analytical thinking + independent learning and (research-based) working + data presentation and evidence-based discussion (written and spoken) + teamwork [/nop] Knowledge in applied statistics Basic knowledge of programming language R Ability to plan, conduct and interpret statistical analysis of biological data
Module contents
Introduction to applied statistics - background and application in R: Logic, set theory, combinatorics, probability theory, distributions, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, statistical tests, ANOVA, study design, Bayes' statistics, correlation, regression, curve fitting
Literaturempfehlungen
A detailled script for lecture and exercises is available in Stud.IP
Links
Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency jährlich
Module capacity unrestricted
Reference text
Übungen mit R können auf einem eigenen Laptop oder im Rechnerraum absolviert werden
Type of module Pflicht o. Wahlpflicht / compulsory or optional
Module level EB (Ergänzungsbereich / Complementary)
Teaching/Learning method Vorlesung, Übung
Previous knowledge Schulmathematik, sicherer Umgang mit Computern
Lehrveranstaltungsform Comment SWS Frequency Contact-time workload
Lecture 2 SoSe 28
Exercises 2 SoSe 28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 56 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
within two weeks after lecture time
written exam (+15% bonus points from exercises)