APS240 Data Analysis (10 credits)

Year Running: 2016/2017

Credit level: F5

Pre-requisites for		APS229 APS261 APS262 APS263 APS266 APS275 APS345 APS345 APS350 APS352 (when the module is running)
Co-requisites		APS265
Additional Information		Only available to Level 2 Animal and Plant Science Students. Pre/Co Requisites: APS135 or APS118.Cannot be taken with GEO 200.

Description

This course provides training in the analysis and presentation of biological data through the application of computers for word processing, statistical analysis and graphical presentation. The course uses self-teaching material involving individual use of computers, together with project work assignments. The application of a wide range of statistical techniques which are commonly used by biologists is illustrated using the MINITAB statistical program with data drawn from botanical, zoological and ecological studies.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	76.0
Lecture	6.0
Problem Solving	18.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	12.0	0 %	S1
Other	0.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.