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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Chapter/issueN/A

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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

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Convert data into information by using appropriate numerical and graphical summaries.
02. Calculate probabilities and other quantities from discrete and continuous probability distributions and by applying the basic rules of probability.
03. Identify and apply appropriate statistical inference methods for decision making.
04. Compute, display and interpret numerical and graphical summaries, probabilities and various statistical inference procedures using the SPSS statistical software package.
05. Apply basic numeracy skills for calculating various quantities in statistics.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 3-hour examinationN/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Five assignments (equivalent to 1200 words total) Written solutions to problemsN/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Ten online quizzes (equivalent to 300 words total) Short multiple choice quizzes (formative) focusing on numeracyN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO5

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 3-hour examinationN/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Five assignments (equivalent to 1200 words total) Written solutions to problemsN/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Ten online quizzes (equivalent to 300 words total) Short multiple choice quizzes (formative) focusing on numeracyN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO5

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 3-hour examinationN/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Five assignments (equivalent to 1200 words total) Written solutions to problemsN/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Ten online quizzes (equivalent to 300 words total) Short multiple choice quizzes (formative) focusing on numeracyN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO5