sta1ls statistics for life sciences
STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
STA1LS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to applied statistics, and strengthens basic numeracy skills. It introduces students to the basic applied statistical methods used in the biological sciences, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, nutrition, and health sciences . The three main areas of study are descriptive statistics , probability, and statistical inference and the use of a statistical computing package is an integral part of this subject. The strengths and limitations of statistical models to enable informed thinking about sustainability are explored. This subject is a possible pre-requisite for the second-year subjects in statistics.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Farchione
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSTA1PSY OR ECO1ISB OR STA1SS OR STA1CTS OR STA1STM OR STA1IDA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Introductory statistics a problem solving approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKokoska, S.
Year2015
Edition/Volume2nd ed
PublisherFREEMAN
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Manual for SPSS and R with Examples from the Life Sciences
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorFarchione, D.
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Farchione
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Five assignments (equivalent to 1200 words total) Written solutions to problems | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Ten online quizzes (equivalent to 300 words total) Short multiple choice quizzes (formative) focusing on numeracy | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Farchione
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Five assignments (equivalent to 1200 words total) Written solutions to problems | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Ten online quizzes (equivalent to 300 words total) Short multiple choice quizzes (formative) focusing on numeracy | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Five assignments (equivalent to 1200 words total) Written solutions to problems | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Ten online quizzes (equivalent to 300 words total) Short multiple choice quizzes (formative) focusing on numeracy | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5 |