Coding Skills and Data Science

Module code: BIO319

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Dr Elisabeth Busch-Nentwich

This module teaches the essential skills required to write computer programs for the purposes of scientific simulation and quantatitive data analysis. These include command of a programming language (such as R), understanding of how to use language extensions (e.g. libraries), good practice leading to correct and readable code, and the use of code repositories for iterative and collaborative improvement of programs. Various examples in the biological sciences will be explored

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 6