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Introduction to Biostatistics

X471 (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

The health and behavioral sciences commonly use several statistical methods (linear regression, ANOVA, logistical regression, survival analysis, and nonparametric methods) to study biological problems. Gain the statistical skills to read scientific articles in your fields, understand the statistical methods used, and interpret the results on your own. You learn to use computers and software for statistical analysis. This course is designed for upper-division undergraduate students, pre-medical students, and professionals who are interested in biostatistics.

Prerequisites: Basic mathematics course and computer literacy.

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Tues. June 2, San Francisco

IRENA CENZER, M.A., received her M.A. in biostatistics from UC Berkeley and undergraduate degrees in biology and mathematics from UC San Diego. She has a passion for education and has taught at all levels. She is currently working as an analytic scientist at Fair Isaac.

• 15 meetings
• June 2 to July 28: Tues. and Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meetings July 2 and July 7)
• San Francisco: Room 815, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
• $795 (EDP 405498)

Tues. Sept. 8, UC San Francisco

IRENA CENZER, M.A., received her M.A. in biostatistics from UC Berkeley and undergraduate degrees in biology and mathematics from UC San Diego. She has a passion for education and has taught at all levels. She is currently working as an analytic scientist at Fair Isaac.

Revised class schedule in red.

• 15 meetings
• Sept. 8 to Dec. 15: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm
• UC San Francisco: Room TBA, PARNASSUS CAMPUS
• $810 (EDP 411207)

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