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PVG0025

Introduction to programming in R

The course gives an introduction to R, that is a programming language for statistical computing and graphics. The course is given as an online course with recorded lectures and course meetings in zoom in addition town work with exercises.

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

PVG0025 Introduction to programming in R, 2.0 Credits

Subjects

Biology

Education cycle

Postgraduate level

Grading scale

Pass / Failed

Language

English

Prior knowledge

MSc in Animal Science or Biology or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing the course the student shall be able to 1) describe what R is and give examples on how R can be used in analysis of data, 2) read data into R from a file and write output to a file, 3) perform basic statistics and graphics in R, 4) use R scripts written by others and write their own shorter R scripts.

Content

Introduction to R

Read input from a file

Write output to a file

Re-formatting a data file

Merging data files

Writing functions in R

Introduction to statistical modelling in R

Introduction to graphics in R

Course evaluation

Additional information

The course consists of five half-day meetings with lectures and computer exercises. In addition the students are expected to do individual work in between meetings. The students will bring their own computers to work on.



Tuition fee for non SLU PhD students: 2 000 SEK.



For application: https://www.slu.se/gs-vmas-courses

Responsible department

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Course facts

Subject: Biology
Course code: PVG0025 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics Pace: 70%