James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

BZ2001 - Quantitative Methods in Biology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

An introduction to experimental and survey design and analysis. Topics include the principles of ecological and biological sampling design; hypothesis generation for ecological and biological experiments; collection of biological and ecological data; manipulations and interpretation of biological and ecological data; statistical methods used in biology and ecology; and the production of biological and ecological reports.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of level 1 science, including at least two BZ or MB subjects, or their equivalents.
Prerequisites:(BT1001 OR BZ1003) OR (ZL1001 OR BZ1004)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BS2001 BS5001 BZ5001

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Simon Robson
Lecturers: Dr Will Edwards, Empro Rhondda Jones, Assoc. Professor Simon Robson.
Contact hours:
  • 35 hours lectures
  • 16 hours tutorials
  • 8 hours - Field work
    Assessment:tutorial exams (50%); field assignments (30%); lecture exams (20%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 25-Mar-2010
    Coord/Lect: Dr Will Edwards.
    Contact hours:
    • 35 hours lectures
    • 16 hours tutorials
    • 8 hours - Field work
      Assessment:tutorial exams (50%); field assignments (30%); lecture exams (20%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.