Biometrics 2 (BI0013)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-2-BIOM

The design and evaluation of biological experiments; the use of computers in data storage, analysis and presentation; the statistical evaluation of biological measurements; statistical methods for comparing data sets and investigating the association between variables. The course will conclude with a section in which one area of investigation will be explored in greater detail.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2005	09:00	09:50	Main Lecture Theatre, Swann Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	12:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	09:50	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Mo	14:00	15:50	KB
Laboratory	Fr	14:00	15:50	KB

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials Th 0900 or 1000 or 1110 or F 1210.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Increased understanding of biological processes.

Assessment Information

2 practicals, 1 project. Coursework = 25%, degree exam = 75%. Exemption from degree examination for an average of 55% in class exams (with a minimum of 40% in each) and satisfactory coursework.