2009 Course Handbook
STAT830: Prelude to Bioinformatics
This unit introduces the statistical and probabilistic concepts that are the basis for the study of bioinformatics. Topics covered include an introduction to probability and conditional probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions and an introduction to Markov processes. Particular attention is paid to how they relate to specific applications in the field of bioinformatics. The unit is a prerequisite for STAT817 Bioinformatics for those without a statistical background. A basic understanding of calculus would be an advantage. However, all calculations will be carried out using Excel and Scientific Notebook.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Mr Stephen Brown |
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| NCCWs: | STAT273 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science |
Timetable Information
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