This course equips biology students with skills in basic mathematics, statistics and computing in preparation for areas of biology which require quantitative data analysis. Such skills are important for experimental design and for analysing and interpreting quantitative datasets arising from modern bioinformatics and biological modelling. Topics covered include introductory calculus, linear algebra, probabilty and statistics, and elementary computer programming. Examples will be given of quantitative problems arising in biological contexts. Laboratory and/or field practicals may be used for data gathering. This course also provides a pathway to 1000 level mathematics courses.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Understand and demonstrate the ability to apply the basic concepts of calculus and linear algebra
- Understand and demonstrate the ability to apply the basic concepts of probability and statistics
- Write elementary computer codes using the statistical programming language R
- Apply the basic concepts of mathematics, statistics and computing to simple biological problems
Indicative Assessment
- Workshops/quizzes (20%, LO1-4)
- Online Assignments (20%, LO1, 2)
- Practical Assignments (30%, LO 3, 4)
- End of semester exam (30%, LO 3, 4)
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Workload
3 lectures per week, 2 to 3 hours workshops or practical per week plus individual work.Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
Year 12 ACT Mathematical Applications, NSW General Mathematics, or equivalent in other states.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4050 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3660 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |
