MAT 9100 - Biostatistics

4 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.

Cross-Listed With: BIO 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.
Students who have completed MAT 19A0 or MAT 2000 or MAT 2200 /BA 2200 will not receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 900
Required Core: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
Department: Mathematics and Computer Science