BIO4300

Environmental design and data analysis for biologists ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Gerry Quin

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Designed to provide environmental science students with the quantitative skills necessary for designing biological sampling programs and experiments. Taught as an intensive 2-week block in the mid-year break (July). Morning sessions will comprise lecture and discussion material. Afternoon sessions will be practicals based on computer-analysis of real data sets using the latest software. Topics covered include linear models, decision criteria, sampling design, experimental design and power analysis, ordination and classification.

Assessment: Theory and practical examination (3 hours): 80% + Assignment (1500 words): 20%

Contact Hours: Mid-year break and second semester

Prerequisites: STA1010 or STA2010 or SCI1020 or BIO3011 or permission