BIOSTATISTICS

Course Description

The main topics of this course are basic statistical definitions, definitions of population and sample, types of data, descriptive statistics, and classification of data. Then, discussing the measures of central tendency such as calculating mean, median and determining mode; and measures of dispersion such as calculating range, variance and standard deviation. In addition to these, students are able to work on frequency tables, data visualization by graphics, probability distributions, some well-known discrete and continuous probability distributions such as normal, binomial and Poisson distributions. Finally, statistical tests for checking normality, the main idea of sampling, sampling distributions and sampling distribution of mean and confidence intervals will be covered in this course.

BIOSTATISTICS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Apply statistical methods in the problem-solving approach
2. 02 Interpret the results of statistical theory
3. 03 Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical techniques
4. 04 Identify and apply the basic concepts of probability

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Wayne W. Daniel, BIOSTATISTICS: Basic Concepts and Methodology for the Health Sciences, 9th ed., Wiley

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Apply statistical methods in the problem-solving approach SOLO 0
2. L02 Interpret the results of statistical theory SOLO 0
3. L03 Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical techniques SOLO 0
4. L04 Identify and apply the basic concepts of probability SOLO 0

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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