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### Course Description

Computers are increasingly essential to the study of all aspects of
biology. Data management skills are needed for entering data without errors,
storing it in a usable way, and extracting key aspects of the data for
analysis. Basic programming is required for everything from accessing and
managing data, to statistical analysis, to modeling. This course will provide an
introduction to data management, manipulation, and analysis, with an emphasis on
biological problems. Class will typically consist of short introductions or
question & answer sessions, followed by hands on computing exercises. The course
will be taught using R and SQLite, but the concepts learned will easily apply to
all programming languages and database management systems. No background in
programming or databases is required.
An introduction to data management, manipulation, and analysis, with an emphasis
on biological problems. Class consists of short introductions to new concepts
followed by hands on computing exercises using R and SQLite, but the concepts
apply to programming languages and databases more generally. No background in
computing is required.


### Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills
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There are no quizzes or exams in this course.


### Attendance policy

Attendance is not required but it is recommended that you attend class as often as
possible to get the most out of the course.


### Make-up policy

Life happens and therefore there is an automatic grace period of 48 hours for
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### University Policy on Accommodating Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with
the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565; http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/) by
providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an
accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting
accommodation. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early
as possible in the semester.

My policy: If you are in my class I want to help learn and will happily work
The Disability Resource Center coordinates the needed accommodations of students
with disabilities. This includes registering disabilities, recommending academic
accommodations within the classroom, accessing special adaptive computer
equipment, providing interpretation services and mediating faculty-student
disability related issues.Students requesting classroom accommodation must first
register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will
provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to
the Instructor when requesting accommodation0001 Reid Hall, 352-392-8565,
www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/

My policy: If you are in my class I want to help you learn and will happily work
with you to make the learning environment equitable for you and others.


### University on Course Evaluations
### Online Course Evaluation Process

Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this
course by completing online evaluations at https://evaluations.ufl.edu.
Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the
semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary
results of these assessments are available to students at
https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results/.
Student assessment of instruction is an important part of efforts to improve
teaching and learning. At the end of the semester, students are expectedto
provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course using a standard
set of university and college criteria. These evaluations are conducted online
at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically open for students to
complete during the last two or three weeks of the semester; students will be
notified of the specific times when they are open. Summary results of these
assessments are available to students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results.


### University Policy on Academic Misconduct
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courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions and chats.


### University Honesty Policy
### Academic Honesty

UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor Code (https://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.
As a student at the University of Florida, you have committed yourself to uphold
the Honor Code, which includes the following pledge:“We, the members of the
University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the
highest standards of honesty and integrity.”You are expected to exhibit behavior
consistent with this commitment to the UF academic community, and on all work
submitted for credit at the University of Florida, the following pledge is
either required or implied: "On my honor, I have neither given nor received
unauthorized aid in doing this assignment."

It is assumed that you will complete all work independently in each course
unless the instructor provides explicit permission for you to collaborate on
course tasks (e.g. assignments, papers, quizzes, exams). Furthermore, as part of
your obligation to uphold the Honor Code, you should report any condition that
facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. It is your individual
responsibility to know and comply with all university policies and procedures
regarding academic integrity and the Student Honor Code.Violations of the Honor
Code at the University of Florida will not be tolerated. Violations will be
reported to the Dean of Students Office for consideration of disciplinary
action. For more information regarding the Student Honor Code, please see:
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code


### Software Use

All faculty, staff, and students of the University are required and expected to
obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can
All faculty, staff and students of the university are required and expected to
obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can
lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator.
Because such violations are also against University policies and rules,
disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. We, the members of the
University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to the
highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Because such violations are also against university policies and rules,
disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.


### Student Privacy
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### Grading scale

- **A 93-100**
- **A- 90-92**
- **B+ 87-89**
- **B 83-86**
- **B- 80-82**
- **C+ 77-79**
- **C 73-76**
- **C- 70-72**
- **D+ 67-69**
- **D 60-66**
- **A- 90-92.9**
- **B+ 87-89.9**
- **B 83-86.9**
- **B- 80-82.9**
- **C+ 77-79.9**
- **C 73-76.9**
- **C- 70-72.9**
- **D+ 67-69.9**
- **D 60-66.9**
- **E <60**


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[https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-regulations/grades-grading-policies/](https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-regulations/grades-grading-policies/)


## Campus Resources
## Campus Helping Resources

Students experiencing crises or personal problems that interfere with
their general well-being are encouraged to utilize the university’s counseling
resources. The Counseling& Wellness Center provides confidential counseling
services at no cost for currently enrolled students. Resources are available on
campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career or academic
goals, which interfere with their academic performance.

### Health and Wellness

U Matter, We Care: If you or a friend is in distress, please contact [email protected] or 352 392-1575 so that a team member can reach out to the student.

Counseling and Wellness Center: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc, and 392-1575; and the University Police Department: 392-1111 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Counseling and Wellness Center: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc, 392-1575.

Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS): Student Health Care Center, 392-1161.

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E-learning technical support: 352-392-4357 (select option 2) or e-mail to [email protected]. https://lss.at.ufl.edu/help.shtml.

Career Resource Center: Reitz Union, 392-1601. Career assistance and counseling. https://www.crc.ufl.edu/.
Career Connections Center: Reitz Union, 392-1601. Career assistance and counseling. https://career.ufl.edu/.

Library Support: http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/ask. Various ways to receive assistance with respect to using the libraries or finding resources.

Teaching Center: Broward Hall, 392-2010 or 392-6420. General study skills and tutoring. https://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/.

Writing Studio: 302 Tigert Hall, 846-1138. Help brainstorming, formatting, and writing papers. https://writing.ufl.edu/writing-studio/.

### Student Complaints

Student Complaints Campus: https://www.dso.ufl.edu/documents/UF_Complaints_policy.pdf.

On-Line Students Complaints: http://www.distance.ufl.edu/student-complaint-process.
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