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Introduction to Data Science in Biology

Course #: BIOL 355, Class #: 6828, Section #: 01

Description

An introduction to basic concepts of how data are used in the biological sciences. The course will emphasize how different branches of biology handle data creation, curation, manipulation, visualization, and some basic analyses. The course will help prepare students to carry out data-intensive research or other work in biology or other scientific disciplines.

Prerequisites

Any two of BIOL 290, BIOL 252/254, BIOL 210/212 or any two ENVSCI 210, ENVSCI 226, ENVSCI 261, ENVSCI 267L. Co-requisite: BIOL 356

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