BIOL2300

Biostatistics

This course will introduce students to the basic statistical techniques that are used in conducting biological and medical research. Main topics covered include descriptive statistics (averages, variability), probability and probability distributions (basic probability theory and how distributions are used in inference), statistical inference (parametric and non-parametric tests); and relationships between variables (correlation and linear). Students will become familiar with a standard statistical analyses using the software package R.

Course overview

Department
Biology
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.97 / 5

Based on 586 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Jeffrey M DaCosta · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Jeffrey M DaCosta · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 300 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered