Visualization of Biological Data (Bi8190)

David Zelený

Class overview:

The class has two main goals: 1) introduce students to basics and modern trends in vizualization of scientific data (how a figure in good scientific publication should look like, what are the possibilities for visualization different data types, which file formats are the most suitable etc.), and 2) teach them how to produce both simple and more advanced graphs in R software package. The class is rather technically oriented and takes place mostly in front of the computer with running R program, interlaced with theoretical half-hours. Vizualization of biological data is complementary to Bi7920 Analysis of biological data - both courses are focused on work with R program, but while Analysis of biological data is devoted to data analysis, Vizualization focuses on graphical presentation. The class will build on the knowledge learned at Bi5040 Biostatistics - basic course, so student who has already passed this course will be advantaged. Further recommended courses: Bi6549 Methods of phytosociology and Bi7540 Data analysis in community ecology.

The class will be held in computer room in Reckovice right in front of the computer - students can directly apply what they learn. During the class there will be 3-4 homework followed by discussion in next class. Active attending of the class is voluntary, but highly recommended - learning curve of R language is steep and who will miss the train will hardly catch up again. In the end of the class students will individually prepare a small project - graphical visualization of their own or training data. This project will be presented at tha last lesson.

Link to course website in ISystem: http://is.muni.cz/predmety/predmet.pl?id=397394;lang=en