BIOL 706 (01) - Data Science with R for the Life Sciences

Data Science for Life Sciences

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 16824
Introduces students to the basic data analysis and programming tools commonly used throughout the life sciences. Students will become proficient in R programming, data wrangling and cleaning, the principles of open and reproducible science, SQL database management, version control via Git/Github, building maps, and Bash command lines. Data sets and case studies from across the life sciences will be used throughout the course. The class culminates with an small group project.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Easton White

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 T 2:10pm - 3:30pm KING N343
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 R 3:40pm - 5:00pm MORR 103