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Introduction to Data Science in Biology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 HUL-0042 Purple Lab 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
HUL-0042 Purple Lab
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

An introduction to basic concepts of how data are used in the biological sciences. The course will emphasize how different branches of biology handle data creation, curation, manipulation, visualization, and some basic analyses. The course will help prepare students to carry out data-intensive research or other work in biology or other scientific disciplines.

Prerequisites

Any two of BIOL 290, BIOL 252/254, BIOL 210/212 or any two ENVSCI 210, ENVSCI 226, ENVSCI 261, ENVSCI 267L. Co-requisite: BIOL 356

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

HUL-0042 Purple Lab

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jarrett Byrnes

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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