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BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/20201BCA STUDENT RESOURCES – TEXTBOOKS AND SOFTWARE GUIDECONTENTSTextbooks – semester 1 units 2Textbooks – semester 2 units 3Notes to textbook list 4Buying textbooks 5Software requirements for BCA units of study 6Buying Stata 7.A few notes about your distance education requirementsThe BCA program is delivered by distance means. Access to a computerand the internet are essential study requirements.An online learning management system (eLearning, trade nameCanvas) is the main teaching tool. It is used for a variety of functions,including as an access point for study notes and materials, and importantlyfor people studying by distance, a communication tool for student/studentand student coordinator discussions. Hard copy materials may also be sentby post. Email is also used on occasion, particularly as the first point ofcontact from the BCA coordinating office and unit coordinatorsSee page 6 for a full listing of software requirements per unit of study. At leastone of the listed Software packages is required for most units. Stata and/orR are used in a number of units, and R and Stata are compulsory for the unitData Management and Statistical Computing [DMC].Where textbooks are compulsory for particular units, they are listed in the tablesbelow. Some strongly recommended texts are also listed.Please note that it's important to buy study resources as soon as possible.As most students will be buying textbooks remotely, there are likely to be delays whilematerials are posted and in some cases, shipped. When buying books online, youshould check whether publishers/retailers are in your home country or, if not, ship to it.Where available, you may find eBook versions.More resources are available in Student Resources on the BCA website, including theBCA Program Outline which contains further details about the curriculum, unit of studycontent, pre/co-requisites, study requirements and delivery centres.Unit coordinators are listed here.
2BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/2020TEXT BOOK DETAILS semester 1UNIT of study and BCAcodeTitleEpidemiology (EPI)See note: 7, p4Mathematical Backgroundfor Biostatistics (MBB)Health Indicators &Health Surveys (HIS)Author/sPublisherYearAs prescribed byuniversitySee note: 9, p4 for details of compulsory text for EPI at UQISBNElementary Linear AlgebraOR 12theditionElementary Linear Algebra:Applications Version12theditionAnton H and Rorres C1 editionHadley Wickham & GarrettGrolemundO'Reilly2017Svend Juul, Morten FrydenbergStata Press201497815971813589780495110811(ENSURE YOUBUY THIS ISBN)See note 4, p 4R for Data ScienceMathematical Statistics withApplications(DO NOT BUY THEINTERNATIONAL EDITION ) Seenote 4, p 4Sampling of Populations:Methods and ApplicationsAn Introduction to SurvivalAnalysis Using StatacompulsoryAnton H, Bivens I, Davis SAnton, HowardcompulsorystStata:Applied Survival AnalysisSee note 3.ii, p 4Survival Analysis (SVA)recommended11theditionCompulsorycompulsoryAn Introduction to Stata for HealthResearchers See note 3.ii, p 4Probability &Distribution Theory (PDT)Compulsory /Calculus Early TranscendentalsSee note 2.1, p 4 for editionadvice& Student Companion SiteR:Data Management &Statistical Computing 188841262019978119268048eText:97811194067782019See note 2.2 p49781491910399eText free todownload7th editioncompulsoryWackerly DD, Mendenhall W,Scheaffer RLBrooks/Cole,CengageLearning20074th editioncompulsoryPaul S. Levy, StanleyLemeshowWileyInterscience20082nd editioncompulsoryHosmer D.W., Lemeshow S.,May S.WileyInterscience200897804717549923rd editionrecommendedCleves M, Gould W, Gutierrez R,Marchenko YStata Press20109781597180740Marschner ICChapman &Hall / CRCPress20149781482222234Fitzmaurice G, Laird N, Ware JJohn Wileyand Sons20119780470380277Principles ofStatistical Inference (PSI)Inference Principles forBiostatisticians1st editionLongitudinal &Correlated Data (LCD)Applied Longitudinal Analysis2nd editioncompulsoryrecommended9780470040072
3BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/2020TEXT BOOK DETAILS semester 2UNIT of Study andBCA codeTitleEpidemiology (EPI)See note: 7, p4Mathematical Backgroundfor Biostatistics (MBB)Calculus Early TranscendentalsSee note 2.1 p4 for edition advice11theditionElementary Linear AlgebraSee note 2.2 p4 for edition advice;OR 12theditionElementary Linear Algebra:Applications Version12theditionR:Data Management &Statistical Computing (DMC)Probability &Distribution Theory (PDT)VersionR for Data Science1st editionStata:An Introduction to Stata for HealthResearchersSee note 3.ii, p 4Mathematical Statistics withApplications(DO NOT BUY THEINTERNATIONAL EDITION ) Seenote 4, p 47 editionthCompulsory /recommendedAuthor/sAs prescribed byuniversitySee note: 9, p4 for details of compulsory text for EPI at UQcompulsoryAnton H, Bivens I, Davis SAnton, HowardcompulsoryPublisherWileyWileyAnton H and Rorres 119268048eText:97811194067782019See note 2.2 p4CompulsoryHadley Wickham & GarrettGrolemundO'Reilly20179781491910399eText free todownloadcompulsorySvend Juul, Morten FrydenbergStata Press20149781597181358compulsoryWackerly DD, Mendenhall W,Scheaffer URE YOUBUY THIS ISBN)See note 4, p 4Ian C. MarschnerChapman &Hall / CRCPress20149781482222234compulsoryMatthews JNSChapmanand Hall /CRC Press20069781584886242eText:9781420011302free to downloadcompulsoryPrinciples ofStatistical Inference (PSI)Inference Principles forBiostatisticians1st editionDesign of RandomisedControlled Trials (DES)Introduction to RandomizedControlled Clinical Trials2nd editionCausal Inference (CSI)Causal InferencecompulsoryHernán MA, Robins JMChapmanand Hall /CRC Press,forthcoming2020Machine Learning forBiostatistics (MLB)An Introduction to StatisticalLearning with Applications in RcompulsoryJames G, Witten D, Hastie T,Tibshirani R.Springer2003Statistical Genomix (SGX)Handbook of Statistical GenomicscompulsoryEds: Balding D, Marioni J andMoltke IWiley20194th editionISBNTEXTBOOKS – notes to the tables on pages 2 and 3 (see pictures of books and supplier notes on page 5)9781461471387free to download9781119429142
BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/202043. DMC textbooks and software: If you have not used R or Statapreviously, it is recommended that you have access to the text for therelevant software.1. ’Recommended’ textbook listings: Some recommended referencesare listed above. Other texts may be recommended in Study Guidesprovided by unit coordinators.3.i2. MBB textbooks:A free download of this text is available here.2.1 Calculus Early Transcendentals, 11th Edition, Anton et al.There are a number of similar editions. Be sure to search by the ISBNnumber. See the entries for this book on pages 2 and 3.It can be found on the companion website, Australian distributorIt is also available from university bookshops, from Jacaranda WileyLtd (1800 777 474) or online from booktopia.com.au orfishpond.com.au or amazon.com or via www.addall.com.Be sure you have the correct version: the ISBN identifies the rightone.2.2 Elementary Linear Algebra, 12th Edition, Anton et al.There are two versions of this textbook, the standard one and the“Application version”. The former is the one used in the unit (ISBN:978119268048);the latter is not needed, but you can buy the one youprefer. The only difference is that the “Applications Version” hasadditional material at the end that is not used in the unit. The first partis common to both versions, so the paragraph and the exercisenumbers are the same. As a further note, the eText referenced onpp2 and 3 is only available as “Application version”.Australian distributorIt is also available from university bookshops, from Jacaranda WileyLtd (1800 777 474) or online from fishpond.com.au or amazon.com orvia www.addall.com.If you want the cheapest price, be sure you buy the correct version,not “Applications Version”. The ISBN identifies the right ones.If buying textbooks directly from Wiley, please note that the ISBNnumbers may have been changed (same version with some additionalWileyPlus features). WileyPlus versions are ok to purchase but the bonusWP online features in these additions are not relevant for BCA MBB.R textbookDMC: R for Data Science.3.iiBuy Stata text books from Stata Bookstore.DMC: An Introduction to Stata for Health ResearchersSVA: Applied Survival AnalysisAn Introduction to Survival Analysis Using StataStata Software compatibility: DMC has a minimum requirement ofStata version 12, with 14 or 15 preferred.4.PDT textbook: There are multiple printings of this textbook, each with adifferent ISBN. Make sure you purchase the textbook with the designatedISBN. “International” editions have been published outside of the US.These editions do not correspond to study note references. There aremultiple versions and page numbers are different in each version, andquestions are not numbered in the same order.5. BAY textbook: Note: Students will be able to do BAY provided they havea copy of either the 2nd Edition or 3rd Edition of Bayesian Data Analysis. Ifthey have neither they should buy the 3rd Edition.6.SGX textbook: This is an expensive reference that few will be able tobuy, but online access should be available through your university library;if not, arrangements will be made by unit coordinators.7. Causal Inference text: free to download8. Machine Learning for Biostatistics text: free to download9. EPI at University of Queensland: “Essential Epidemiology: Anintroduction for students and health professionals”, by Webb and Bain, 4thedition, 2020, (Cambridge University Press), ISBN 9781108766807
BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/20205BUYING TEXTBOOKSCompulsory textsMBBEarly TranscendentalsElementary Linear AlgebraDMC:PDTPSIDES*SVAHISBAY*StataTEXTBOOK SUPPLIERS:Booktopia: In the past we recommended the Coop Bookshop as one of thesources for purchasing BCA textbooks. However, the Coop Bookshop has beenacquired by Booktopia and all future sales will be conducted through theBooktopia website www.booktopia.com.au (to which the Coop websitewww.coop.com.au now diverts).Amazon is a reliable source: TextbooksIf you are willing to pay 35 USD you can get books couriered in about 3-4days. Second-hand copies are often listed.DA Information Services in Melbourne: www.dadirect.com.au Books have notbeen ordered by the BCA from these suppliers but may have been byMelbourne Universities.2ND-HAND BOOKS: Abe BooksThis site has a good international cooperative textbook exchange.Compare prices and delivery locations across vendors www.addall.comSEARCHING FOR BOOKS ONLINE: Using the ISBN number to do a search isgenerally the quickest route and, where multiple editions exist, also the safest.ISBN numbers are listed in the far right-hand column of the tables on pages 2and 3 of this Guide. Tip: If possible, order from suppliers that have an outlet inyour home country as this will reduce postage times.EBOOK VERSIONS of some textbooks are available. Even if you’d prefer tohave a hardcopy, the (possibly) cheaper and more immediately available “e”version may be useful to fill the gap while you are waiting for the hard copy toarrive in the mail.You can also check for eBook availability at the library of your homeuniversity.Note that free ‘trial’ copies available from some suppliers may only containextracts of the contents. Use the ISBN to search online for the latest releases.* Stata Press textbooks are available fromsurveydesign.com.au/statabooks.html or by calling 02 6247 0177
BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/20206SOFTWARE REQUIRMENTS per unit of studyUnitSoftwareACCESSEpidemiology (EPI)noneAccess to StataMathematical Background for Biostatistics (MBB)WolframAlpha used in this unit. There areno other software requirements.You will need to buy the software directly from the distributors,Survey Design and Analysis ServicesProbability & Distribution Theory (PDT)Stata or R, WolframAlphaGuidelines for buying Stata can be found on page 7.Health Indicators & Health Surveys (HIS)Stata or R, ExcelData Management & Statistical Computing (DMC)Students should state that they are studying BCA courses.Access to RR can be downloaded free of charge from the R-projecthomepage.DMC students please note: you will need R and Stata.Introductory modules on these packages are a compulsoryelement of the unit. RSudio is not compulsory but stronglyrecommended.Stata and R, RStudio (not compulsory butstrongly recommended)Principles of Statistical Inference (PSI)Stata or RRStudio can be downloaded here.Clinical Biostatistics (CLB)Stata or RSupport for software in units of studyDesign of Randomised Controlled Trials (DES)StataLinear Models (LMR)Stata or RCategorical Data & GLMs (CDA)Stata or RSurvival Analysis (SVA)Stata (R optional)Most units require the use of Stata and /or R statisticalsoftware. Unit coordinators may specify that students need touse either Stata or R or both for some, or all, of the unit.Software requirements are outlined in the unit description,published in the BCA Program Outline and universityhandbooks. Further details will be provided in unit StudyGuides.Statistical Genomics (SGX)R freeware will be downloadedLongitudinal & Correlated Data (LCD)*StataCausal Inference (CSI)Stata and RMachine Learning for Biostatistics (MLB)R and RStudioBayesian Statistical Methods (BAY)Microsoft Excel, Stata or R for simplecalculations. R for simulations and modelfitting using MCMC routines.Details and FAQs on this software can be found here.If both packages are specified, information will be given on theextent to which help will be provided for each in the modules orsections in which they may be used. Generally one packagewill be recommended and supported while students may useanother one if they choose, but are responsible for finding theirown support for any difficulties they may encounter.If you don't have the required software on your homecomputer, you will need to be able to access it somewhere forat least a few hours throughout the semester.If you need further help, please contact the BCA coordinating office:(02) 9562 5076bca@ctc.usyd.edu.au
BCA Student Resources – textbooks, software – 202117/12/20207BUYING STATA FOR BCA UNITS OF STUDYYou will need to buy Stata directly from the supplier, available tostudents at heavily discounted prices. Place your order via theSurvey Design websiteNote that many computers available on the market today havedual core or quad core processors and can effectively make useof Stata/MP2 or Stata/MP4 for fast analysis of large datasets.Options and prices for student download licences are available onthe website.The current release of Stata will run on Windows, Apple OSX andLinux operating systems. Typical delivery of software is viadownload only, although you can order a DVD for an extracharge if you wish. Each licence comes with 16,000 pages ofmanual documentation in 26 volumes, provided in a PDF format.The BCA recommendation is for the first option, Stata/IC.Students are likely to be using the software for at least 3 years so theyshould buy the perpetual edition.Stata/IC – suitable for medium size datasetsAvailable as6 month expiring edition12 month expiring editionPerpetual edition*Stata/SE – suitable for large datasets6 month expiring edition12 month expiring editionPerpetual edition*Stata/MP2 – for those wanting faster processing12 month expiring editionPerpetual edition*Stata/MP4 – for fast processing of complex analyses12 month expiring editionPerpetual edition** Perpetual licences never expire. You can use them forever.With a Stata student licence you may upload the Stata softwareon up to three (3) of your own computers, regardless of operatingsystem, for your own personal use. These licences cannot beshared.Please note: To purchase Stata at these discounted prices you mustuse your university email address to order the softwareand quote your student number. The software will bedelivered following receipt of payment. It will be deliveredto your quoted university email address. Payment must be made at the time of placing the orderon the website. Payment options available are DirectDeposit, Credit Card payment over the telephone, creditcard via PayPal or PayPal. Prices include 10% GST and are subject to change withoutnotice.
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