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Advanced experimental design and statistical techniques for biologists. This course is essential for all students considering postgraduate study in biological sciences.
Successful completion of BIOL209 is a pre-requisite for BIOL309, as the concepts coveredhere lead on directly from those developed in the previous semester. BIOL309 is essential for all students who intend to pursue postgraduate studies or go on to a career in any branch of biological research.The aim of BIOL309 is to build on the concepts developed in BIOL209 to provide training in the use of advanced statistical techniques and in the design and analysis of biological experiments. The biological focus applies both to the choice of relevant methods and the specific examples discussed. The examples will cover a wide range of biology, from biochemistry to ecology, although you should not expect every topic to be illustrated with an example from your specific area of interest in biology. Note that one goal of the course is to prepare students for postgraduate research programmes and jobs in research organisations, and this affects the choice of course content and style.The course covers data analysis, and emphases how familiar tests such as analysis of varianceand linear regression can be extended to provide a flexible suite of techniques which can be applied to a variety of situations. This knowledge will be applied to the design of experiments,covering concepts such as replication, power and repeated measures. An experiment can be designed properly only on the basis of knowledge of the statistical test that will eventually be required. This emphasis on the need to consider data analysis as an integral part of the experimental design process means that topics will build on one another in sequence.
By the end of this course, you should have achieved the following:1. A clear understanding of a wide range of statistical tests, including analysis of variance, linear regression, non-parametric tests and generalised linear models;2. Proficiency in the transcription and manipulation of data statistical packages;3. A solid understanding of experimental design;4. Proficiency in the analysis of a wide range of biological data.
BIOL209 or other statistical background as determined by the Head of School.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
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It is essential that you are aware that plagiarism is considered a very serious offence by the Academic community, the University and the School of Biological Sciences. Plagiarism is defined as taking passages from another work or author and presenting it as if it is your own work. Plagiarism includes:• buying any form of assessed work e.g. essays, lab reports • re-use of previous assignments • copying of another student’s work (with or without their consent)• the unreferenced use of published material or material from the internet e.g. cutting and pasting of paragraphs or pages into an essay.For most pieces of in-term assessment you will be given information concerning the use of direct and indirect quotes from previously published work. If you are in any doubt about appropriate use of published material, please speak with a member of academic staff. If you are still unsure what plagiarism is, then seek advice.It is a School policy that courses may request you submit work electronically for subsequent analysis of originality using Turnitin. Students agree that by taking courses in BIOL, required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Use of the Turnitin.com service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com site.
All assignments should be placed in the designated collection box in the foyer of the 4th floor of the School of Biological Sciences (near the Secretaries' Office), unless directed otherwise by the course co-ordinator. All assignments must be accompanied by a cover sheet signed by you stating that the submitted work is not plagiarised. Cover sheets are available on top of the collection boxes, or you can download one from the Biology website (under Undergraduate). In addition, you may also be asked to submit your work electronically (via Learn) for analysis in Turnitin. You will be given instructions on how to do this in the assignment handout. Marked assignments can be collected from the Secretaries' Office between the hours 9.30-10.30am and 1.30-2.30pm, unless directed otherwise by the course co-ordinator. Teaching staff will endeavour to return work as soon as possible, and should contact you if there are likely to be any delays that will prevent return within the maximum 4-week timeframe.
Domestic fee $690.00
International fee $3,225.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .