Data Science with R for the Life Sciences (BIOL 806)

Dr. Easton R White

Fall 2021

University of New Hampshire

Welcome to the Data Science with R for the Life Sciences (BIOL 806) at the University of New Hampshire. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic data analysis and programming tools commonly used throughout the life sciences. Students will become proficient in R programming, data wrangling and cleaning, the principles of open and reproducible science, SQL database management, version control via Git/Github, building maps, and Bash command lines. The Syllabus tab describes the course and the topics covered. For Fall 2021, all course materials are available on the course website at: myCourses (Canvas)

Please drop Easton an email (Easton.White@unh .edu) if you are interested in using the course materials.

Note on COVID-19: UNH is currently preparing for in-person and instruction for the Fall. This course will follow all UNH COVID-19 protocols.