Data Analysis in Modern Biostatistics
STAT 117
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
An Introduction to applied biostatistics via case studies. The course is based on a single large collection of gene expression data sets, which will be analyzed from many perspectives. Students will be engaged in two projects, class and canvas discussions and a final individual project.
Course Notes
There is a cap of 30 students for this course. Preference is given to Statistics concentrators; all students wishing to take the course, in their canvas petition comment field, must confirm that they meet the prerequisites or, if asking for an exceptions, add a list of statistics/computer science courses already completed. For Spring 2026, STAT 117 sections will meet in Maxwell-Dworkin in the following rooms: D001: T 4:30-5:45pm MD 134B D002: W 4:30-5:45pm MD 134B
Recommended Prep
Prerequisites: Stat 110 and (AP Stat or 102 or 104) and 111 and 139. Recommended: 115
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
