index.qmd

---
title: "Introductory R for Scientists"
subtitle: "Course Overview"
---

```{r echo=FALSE,include=FALSE}
library(quarto); library(here); library(yaml)
```


This workshop will take you from zero to hero over the course of 30 hours of instruction and practice. It will introduce the [R programming language](https://www.r-project.org/), the graphical user interface [RStudio](https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/) and how R can be used to manage and analyse your data. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

-   import & export data
-   understand data types and object types
-   filter, reshape, merge and manipulate your data
-   mathematically transform data
-   do repeat actions in R
-   plot data
-   navigate R help files

### Who is This workshop for?

This workshop is intended for beginner R users. No previous experience in R or any other programming or statistical language is expected (although previous R users whose skills have lapsed are welcome)

### What this workshop will not cover

-   statistical analysis
-   git, GitHub, or any version control
-   usage of the terminal (e.g. bash)


### Requirements

-   A laptop. You can opt to [install R and RStudio](r-installation-instructions.qmd) on it (recommended if you plan to continue using R beyond the workshop), or you can use the online R programming environment provided by [Posit Cloud](https://posit.cloud/).

### When

May 20-24, 2024\
Monday - Friday\
9am - 12pm | 1pm - 4pm Pacific Time

All sessions will take place on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho.



### Instructors

[Julia Piaskowski](https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/people/julia-piaskowski)

[Harpreet Kaur](https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/people/harpreet-kaur)