Welcome!
This is the course page for BIS 015L, Introduction to Data Science for Biologists at UC Davis.
Class Times and Contact Information
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-2:00p
- SCC 2102
- Instructor Joel Ledford
- Office: 2220 Life Sciences, Department of Plant Biology
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Bryshal Moore
Course Summary
In BIS 015L, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of data science with emphasis on data frequently used by biologists. We will use the R software environment to develop and practice key skills including data management, transformation, analysis, and visualization. Practical examples will span a range of disciplines including social science, ecology, evolution, and genetics. Labs will use a problem-solving approach where students build on previously learned skills culminating in a small, group-based project presented at the end of the quarter.
This class is designed for students with no background in computer programming, R, or statistics. My assumption is that you know how to turn a computer on and use a mouse- that’s it!
Please read the course syllabus.
Labs
Reading
R for Data Science, Grolemund and Wickham (2017).
Setup Your Computer
Easy setup instructions for your personal computer.
About the Class
This class has been developed with the generous help of Bryshal Moore, Hannah Houts, Katherine Ransom, Rebecca Godwin, Min-Yao Jhu, Julin Maloof, and the students of BIS 15L!