Code: | MV116 | Acronym: | MQ |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Basic Sciences |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Population Studies |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIMV | 78 | Official Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | 84 | 162 |
The aim of this course is to familiarize first year students with basic mathematical/statistical concepts and techniques essential for formulating and understanding models in biology.
Students should acquire skills to understand statistical principles and practical application of mathematical/statistical models in biology. Skills in this case are of various orders, but basically it is intended that the student understand the usefulness of mathematical models for interpreting biological phenomena, as well as be able to realize, when you want to do a statistical study, what type of data to be collected, what type of analysis should be done in an attempt to obtain the desired results, i.e. the answer to research issues. The reality is that it is just that the student understand what role mathematics and statistics play in the life Sciences. We do not intend to graduate the students as mathematicians or statisticians, but only someone who knows how to relate with mathematicians and statisticians.
The topics covered are introduced in the theoretical lectures, through an example of application in the biological sciences. In practical lessons students use SPSS software to solve complex exercises. Emphasis is given to teaching the need of understanding and using methods of formulating models, rather than the mechanical use of the techniques.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Teste | 60,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 40,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 78,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 84,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
The evaluation will have two components:
Theoretical (T): In the practical lessons or by final examination.
Practical (P): In the last week of lessons (1st time students) or by final examination (for the remaining students).
0.40xP + 0.60xT
The student must have at least 7 (out of 20) in each part.