BIOL 275 Biostatistics
Course Overview
This course introduces core concepts in biostatistics with an emphasis on data literacy, reproducible analysis, and interpretation of biological data. Students will work with real datasets using R and develop skills applicable across biology, ecology, and environmental science.
This website serves as the public hub for course materials.
Course Information
Instructor: Chris Merkord
Institution: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Term: Spring 2026
Delivery: In-person lecture and lab
Software: R, RStudio, Posit Cloud (introductory use)
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Syllabus
Course policies, grading, materials, and expectations.
Schedule
Weekly topics, readings, and links.
Lecture Slides
Slide decks (HTML/PDF) and supporting materials.
Lab Assignments
Lab pages, handouts, datasets, and submission details.
EDA Project
Analyze real biological data and communicate results through a scientific poster.
For Enrolled Students
Assignment deadlines and submissions are managed through D2L
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