Quantitative Understanding in Biology
Spring 2009

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A fair degree of competence in algebra will be needed; you should be able to solve basic algebraic equations by hand. Some prior exposure to linear algebra and, calculus will be helpful.

Some computer literacy is also needed; you should be able to e-mail, surf the web, install programs on your computer, work with a spreadsheet or other analysis package to manipulate and plot data. Prior exposure to any programming language will be helpful.

This course requires access to a computer to complete. You will need to be able to install and run the R statistical package, access the internet, print, etc.

Textbook

There is no textbook for this class; readings will be provided when appropriate. References to books worth owning if you are particularly interested in a certain topic will be provided throughout the class.