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Course Description

Throughout this course, students will explore the power of computational analyses in discovering trends/patterns in large datasets. Learning from data in order to make useful predictions or obtain insights is a cornerstone of modern science. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the basic tools and workflows for doing this, with a focus on biological- and health-related data. In this course, students will learn how to use Python-based tools, particularly Numpy, SciKit-learn, Pandas, and Matplotlib.

Learner Outcomes

When you complete the course successfully, you will be able to:

  • Load and prepare data for downstream analysis, including text-based data
  • Describe features of the input dataset via summary statistics and informative data visualizations
  • Utilize supervised (ex: linear, logistic, and multinomial regression) and unsupervised (ex: clustering) machine learning approaches
  • Compare & contrast different machine learning models
  • Critique model fit and suggest methods for refining model accuracy
  • Effectively communicate the results of an in-depth data science analysis

Microcredential(s)

This course applies toward the Bioinformatics Endeavor digital badge.

What FAES Learners are Saying

"I was a fan of the lecture to lab format, which made the cross from theoretical and practical material seamless. I also appreciated the weekly discussions, which promoted thinking in a practical sense about how the material we learned can be applied in real life." - FAES Learner
 

Textbook Information

There is no textbook for purchase required for this course.

Prerequisites

Foundational understanding of statistics, probability, algebra, and calculus. 
BIOF 309 or previous programming experience suggested.

Additional Information

This course is for learners with introductory knowledge to programming who want to learn more about data science and how to apply data science to their research, especially focused on biological datasets. 

Refund 
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Funding Justification Guide

Some labs and institutes may have specific funds set aside for trainees to continue their education and professional development. FAES has created a guide intended to help trainees request funds that may be available and, if they are available, request use of the training funds for continued professional development. More details

 

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