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Data Analysis in Modern Biostatistics
STAT 117

Course Information

Description

An Introduction to applied biostatistics via case studies. The course is based on a single large collection of gene expression data sets, which will be analyzed from many perspectives. Students will be engaged in two projects,  class and canvas discussions and a final individual project.

Course Notes

There is a cap of 30 students for this course. Preference is given to Statistics concentrators; all students wishing to take the course must send a request along with a list of statistics/computer science courses already completed to the professor at gp@jimmy.harvard.edu. Please put Stat 117 in the subject line of the email. For Spring 2026, STAT 117 sections will meet in Maxwell-Dworkin in the following rooms: D001: T 4:30-5:45pm MD 134B D002: W 4:30-5:45pm MD 134B

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Statistics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Statistics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline May 9, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students