BIO 215 - Statistics for Life Sciences

    Recent Professors
    B. Ripley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Appropriate placement or intermediate algebra. A "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in BIOL C1000 (formerly BIO 120) or BIO 230 or BIO 240 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in the life sciences. Emphasis is on the design of experiments and the application of a variety of parametric and nonparametric statistical techniques to the analysis of data. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A, Cal-GETC-2)