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BIO2130 - Bio statistics

Course content

BIO2130 was given in Autumn 2008 for the last time. The course is under reconstruction and will continue as BIO2150A.

Different types of biological data and how they may be described by statistical variables. Sampling methods in different disciplines of biology Parametric and non-parametric methods. General and generalized linear models. Multivariate methods with application to systematics, ecology, and toxicology.

Learning outcomes

• Students will become competent in designing field studies and experiments at a scientifically acceptable level.
• Student will become capable of evaluating the statistical bases for results and theories in biological journals.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

One of these:

• Mathematics R1
• Mathematics (S1+S2)

And and in addition one of these:

• Mathematics (R1+R2)
• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

STK1000 - Introduction to applied statistics, MAT1001 - Mathematics 1.

Overlap

The subject may overlap with BIO310A and BIO312.

Teaching

Lectures: 4 hours/week. Practical work for 2 hours a week. The student are expected to participate during lectures.

Exam information

Two mandatory written assignments must have been approved before admission to the final exam. The course has two exams, both with a duration of 3 hours: a written midterm exam with no written aids permitted, and a written final exam with all written aids permitted. Final grade is set from a general assessment based on a 40:60 weighting of the two exams. Letter grade (A-F).

This subject offer new examination in the beginning of the
subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary
examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see
http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html and http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/examination/repeat.html

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

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