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Course Description

Save a bundle and receive 30% off the individual course rate when you register for BIOF 501 and BIOF 539!

Bundled Courses: 
BIOF 501 I Introduction to R
BIOF 539 I  Data Visualization Concepts in R

In BIOF 501, students will develop foundational skills using  R, a free and open-source data analysis platform that has gained a significant community presence in computational biology and bioinformatics discipline. During this course, students will learn the basics of R programming including functions, data types, and vector algebra. Students will also learn how to create R scripts and apply general programming features such as if-else decision-making constructs, for loops, and file input/output operations. Additionally, students will learn introductory skills to wrangle and visualize data. At the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation for data analysis using R.

Learner Outcomes

When you complete these courses successfully, you will be able to:

  • Identify the purpose and use all four panes in an R studio.
  • Implement foundational R programming concepts such as data types, vector algebra, functions, decision making constructs, and looping constructs to analyze data.
  • Create basic visualization plots.
  • Develop scripts to wrangle data using the tidyverse approach.

Microcredential(s)

These courses apply toward the Bioinformatics Endeavor digital badge.

Textbook Information

A textbook is available for these courses.

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Prerequisites

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Section Title
2-COURSE BUNDLE - Introduction to R and Data Visualization Concepts in R
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Aug 27, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
Total Cost (Includes $75 non-refundable technology fee per course when applicable)
Eligible Discounts Can Be Applied at Checkout (4 Credits) $1,130.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Academic Credit
4 Credit(s)
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