STAT 7: Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences

Winter 2026

Author

Dr. Marcela Alfaro CΓ³rdoba

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(03/02/2026)

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Marcela Alfaro Cordoba
Associate Professor of Teaching
UC Santa Cruz
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Welcome to our statistics journey together! I’m genuinely excited to work with each of you this quarter, and I hope you’ll find that statistics is far more engaging and relevant to your life than you might expect. My door (and Ed Discussion) are always open: whether you’re struggling with a concept, curious about how statistics applies to your field of interest, or just want to chat about data science, I encourage you to reach out and connect.

Office Hours:

  • When: Tuesdays and Thursdays after class, from 7:00 to 7:30pm.
  • Where: Just outside of the classroom
  • How to book: If you can’t stay after class, book an appointment using this link

Teaching Team

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Yongqi Chen
Yongqi is a third year PhD student in statistics. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. She is 100% Bayesian.
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Office Hours:

  • In person: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 PM in E2 Room 556.
  • Online: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom, see link on Canvas or Ed Discussion.

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Vikram Srinivasan
PhD Student in the Stats Department at UCSC
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Office Hours:

  • In person: Monday 2:00-3:00 PM in E2 Room 516
  • Online: Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom, see link on Canvas or Ed Discussion.

Elizabeth Hudson
I’m a first-year Ph.D. student in the Statistics program here at UCSC. As a TA, I’m here to help you feel confident interpreting data and seeing how statistics is relevant to your studies. My goal is to ensure you’re not just learning the concepts, but that you feel comfortable applying them even after the course ends. Outside of class, I enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring the many state parks in Santa Cruz county.
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Office Hours:

  • In person: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM in Sci & Eng Library Room 332
  • Online: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 PM on Zoom, see link on Canvas or Ed Discussion.

πŸ“ Lecture

Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:20 - 18:55 at Thim Lecture 003 -