BIOL 200 - Biological Statistics

    Recent Professors
    Julia Hoopes, Elizabeth L. Ferguson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    BIOL 107 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 200
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This is an introductory course in statistics using biological examples and experimental design. Students learn methods and gain experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in biology. Descriptive and inferential statistics, basic probability and normal distributions are introduced. Students learn to estimate population parameters, test hypotheses, linear regression and correlation using clinical and biological data and experiments. This course is intended for students majoring in biological science.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:15pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–3:15pm, Tue Thu 1:30pm–4:00pm