Spring 2024
INTEGBI 120 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Quantitative Methods In Biology
John P Huelsenbeck, Peter James Sudmant, Denis V Titov
Class #:20495
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Integrative Biology
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
9
Enrolled: 31
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.
Final Exam
TUE, MAY 7TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Etcheverry 3108
Other classes by John P Huelsenbeck
Other classes by Peter James Sudmant
Other classes by Denis V Titov
Course Catalog Description
This course provides a fast-paced introduction to a variety of quantitative methods used in biology and their mathematical underpinnings. While no topic will be covered in depth, the course will provide an overview of several different topics commonly encountered in modern biological research including differential equations and systems of differential equations, a review of basic concepts in linear algebra, an introduction to probability theory, Markov chains, maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimation, measures of statistical confidence, hypothesis testing and model choice, permutation and simulation, and several topics in statistics and machine learning including regression analyses, clustering, and principal component analyses.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
A deficient grade in INTEGBI 120 may be removed by taking INTEGBI 201.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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