Introduction to Ecological Data Analysis. 3 credits

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Understanding data collected in ecological and biological research requires knowledge of the appropriate analyses often required for dealing with the type and characteristics of these data. In addition, there are many approaches that are both unique to these fields and extremely useful in understanding organisms and ecosystems. This course will provide an overview of a variety of analytical approaches, including both introductory statistical concepts as well as additional analyses useful for biologist and ecologists (e.g. diversity indices, mark-recapture and occupancy, ordination, etc.). Mapping and spatial analyses will also be addressed. Most analyses will be performed in Microsoft Excel, with a brief introduction to the R statistical computing environment also provided. Offered by Provost's Office . Limited to three attempts.