This course is an application oriented introduction to the field of data analysis using biostatistics. I use a "hands on" approach to teach this course: we alternate between field surveys of ecological communities and computer laboratory analysis on a weekly basis. The ultimate goal of the course is to be able to statistically analyze and interpret data collected in a variety of biological studies. In addition, I aim to foster critical reviews of the scientific literature and the fundamentals of experimental design. The course requires completion of an independent project using data collected in the field followed by the preparation of a written report and an oral report to the class.
Prerequisite: a prior statistics course, or equivalent, or a strong desire to learn the stuff so you can graduate
Recommended: applied calculus course (remember the the central limit theorem? you are probably OK [for now at least])