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BENG 100Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Bioengineers

4 units · BENG · UC San Diego

The class provides foundation in probability and statistics. Topics include probability spaces, random variables, independence, common distributions, CLT, estimator accuracy, maximum likelihood, and hypothesis testing. Written problems are provided for each topic. Applications are discussed in regard to bioengineering problems.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “MATH 18 or MATH 31AH , MATH 20C or MATH 31BH; bioengineering majors only or consent of department. (F,S,Su)”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Spring (2 programs).

Required in (4)

  • Bioengineering (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering: BioSystems (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering: Bioinformatics (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering: Biotechnology (B.S.)

One of the options in (2)

  • Business Psychology (B.S.)
  • Clinical Psychology (B.S.)
What it opens up

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