BL5115 Mathematical and statistical modelling for Biologists

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

To be arranged

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Module coordinator

Dr S C Smout

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Module Staff

Dr S Smout, Dr L Rendell, Dr M Morrissey

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Module description

Maths can be used to represent processes in nature, and to predict their outcomes. We will show how a statistical model can be fitted to biological data, allowing us to improve our understanding of the system concerned and our ability to make predictions about it.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture (X 4 weeks) then 4 lectures (X 4 weeks), 4 R labs (X 5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

88

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

210

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.