MATH 351 Biostatistics

5 credits

Introduction to statistical analysis of biological data. Topics include experimental design and hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics, probability, validity, reliability, chi-square distribution, confidence intervals, power, sample size, and introduction to various parametric and non-parametric tests.

Prerequisites: MATH& 146 and admission to the BASPH program

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Apply statistical and other quantitative analysis tools and techniques to issues in public health
Evaluate and analyze data as it relates to health outcomes and prevention, management, and treatment strategies

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of critical thinking.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50