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.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Farchione
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: STA1PSY OR ECO1ISB OR STA1SS OR STA1CTS OR STA1STM OR STA1IDA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Introductory statistics a problem solving approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Kokoska, S.
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: 2nd ed
Publisher: FREEMAN
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Manual for SPSS and R with Examples from the Life Sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Farchione, D.
Year: 2018
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: La Trobe
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz 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 |