BIO 9100 - Biostatistics

4 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.

Cross-Listed With: MAT 9100

An introduction to the theories and techniques relating to probability, statistics and data analysis as pertaining to biology. Discrete and continuous probability distributions are studied including binomial, normal and t-distributions. Classical and Bayesian statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing will be emphasized. SPSS software will be introduced and used in the laboratory achievements.
Prerequisite(s): A passing score on the ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math or completion of developmental mathematics and BIO 1300 or BIO 3300 or Department permission
Required Core: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
Department: Biological Sciences