STSCI 2150

Last Updated

  • Schedule of Classes - September 10, 2024 10:17AM EDT
  • Course Catalog - September 10, 2024 9:19AM EDT
Global toggle of class tabs

Links for textbooks and Cornell Store open in new tab.

STSCI 2150
Introductory Statistics for Biology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course provides an introduction to data analysis and statistical inference illustrated with biological applications. The computer labs will teach graphical analysis and statistical computation using R. Topics include graphical display, populations and sampling, probability distributions, expectation and variance, estimation, testing, correlation, regression, contingency tables, and the design of experiments. Emphasis is on concepts and the careful modeling of biological data, so that statistical methods are applied properly, pitfalls are avoided, and sound conclusions are reached.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, BTRY 6010, ENGRD 2700, HADM 2010, HADM 2011, ILRST 2100, ILRST 6100, MATH 1710, PSYCH 2500, PUBPOL 2100, PUBPOL 2101, SOC 3010, STSCI 2100, STSCI 2150, STSCI 2200.

Distribution Category (MQR-AS, SDS-AS)

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 5150

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9123 STSCI 2150   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF Olin Hall 155
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Smith, M

  • A student cannot receive credit for this course and for SOC 3010, PSYCH 3500, ENGRD 2700, ILRST 2100, PAM 2100, AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, or AP Statistics. If this course is full, please add yourself to the waitlist via Student Center. Questions about waitlists, please email courses@cis.cornell.edu.

  • 16690 STSCI 2150   DIS 201

  •  
    • R Upson Hall 225
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Smith, M

  • 16691 STSCI 2150   DIS 202

  •  
    • R Upson Hall 225
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Smith, M

  • 16692 STSCI 2150   DIS 203

  •  
    • F Upson Hall 225
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Smith, M

  • 16693 STSCI 2150   DIS 204

  •  
    • F Upson Hall 225
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Smith, M

  • 16694 STSCI 2150   DIS 205

  •  
    • R Upson Hall 225
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Smith, M