MCB 6796 Analysis, Interpretation, and Visualization of Microbiological Data
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisites: microbiology
- When Offered: Fall
- Syllabus: MCB 6796 Analysis, Interpretation, and Visualization of Microbial Data
Course Description
This course will focus on the analysis and interpretation of microbiological data using the R language and
other command-line tools, with a series of examples that range in complexity. Students will analyze
various types of microbiological data, including 16S rRNA gene sequencing, direct and indirect microbial
growth measurements, and microbial bioproducts, among others. Finally, students will use good
practices for data reproducibility.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Analyze microbiological data using state-of-the-art methods.
2. Select and apply the most appropriate analysis for various types of microbiological data.
3. Create and customize graphs using modern visualization tools to illustrate the variability and
characteristics of microbiological data.
4. Use good practices for data reproducibility to document and share their work.
5. Write reports in HTML and PDF, combining the code and the data analysis.
At a Glance
| Tuition | $535* per credit hour |
| Format | 100% Online |
| Credits | 11 Credit Hours |
| Application Deadlines | |
| Spring 2027 | November 15 |
| Summer 2027 | April 1 |
| No Application Fee | |