James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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BS2001:03

Biometrics

Townsville

Inadmissable Subject Combination: BH2011 BH2012 BH3002 TV2030 TV2031

30 lectures, 26 tutorials, 12 hours workshops. First semester.

Staff: Dr R Rowe.

Introduction to statistical methods and experimental and survey design for biologists.

Topics include: descriptive statistics; hypothesis testing; analysis of frequency distributions; ANOVA designs; correlation and regression techniques; non-parametric methods; introduction to multivariate methods; use of appropriate computer software packages for biological data management, analysis, and graphical presentation; experimental and survey design for biologists and ecologists.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to develop skills in selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to biological and ecological data;
  2. to familiarise students with appropriate data management, analytical, and graphical software;
  3. to develop skills in the design, execution and reporting of biological and ecological experiments and survey programs.

Assessment by one three-hour examination (54%); at least one and up to three experimental or survey assignments (number can be chosen by the individual student) (36%); tutorial and workshop performance (10%).


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