MEDB 5101      Biostatistics I
Introduction to statistical concepts and analytic methods as applied to health science. Course includes lectures and hands on computer laboratory. Prerequisites: Advanced math (i.e., Calculus, statistics)
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5102      Biostatistics II
The second course in the Biostatistics sequence for Master of Science in Bioinformatics; students gain knowledge and experience with advanced biostatistical methods. Prerequisites: BMED 5101 (Biostatistics I)
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5110      Clinical Research Methodology
Introduction to clinical research methodologies, conducts, and applications. Course provides overview of use of clinical epidemiology and bionformatics in health care.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5111      Clinical Epidemiology
Reviews the general concepts of epidemiology which will be applied to individual and population level clinical issues. This includes reviewing populations, samples, bias, chance, data analysis, measurements and distributions. Clinical situations that will be examined include questions about diagnosis, screening, prognosis, risk, therapy and harm. For each situation appropriate statistical and epidemiologic measures will be explored. Prerequisites: MEDB 5101 Biostatistics or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5112      Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials explores the knowledge and skills required to conduct clinical trials, and implications of clinical trials on practice in medicine and allied health.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5113      Overview of Health Services Research
Provides an overview of the U.S. health care and public health systems including issues about cost, access, and quality of health care. This course focuses on the role of research and information in the process of redesigning of health care delivery in the United State for the purpose of improving the value of health services. Prerequisites: Acceptance in Bioinformatics MS or Certificate in Clinical Research Program.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5114      Human Genome Epidemiology
Introduces basic concepts of genetic epidemiology, the contemporary approaches, technologies and methods for modern genetic epidemiological studies, and the various technical, statistical, and ethical issues now facing the field. Prerequisites: Basics of statistics and human genetics preferred. Offered: Every spring.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5120      Intro-Medical Informatics
Introduction to concepts of medical informatics and overview of the use of computers and information technologies in health care.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5130      Independent Study I
Focused readings and/or special research project in an area selectred by the graduate student in consultation with the advisor. Prerequisites: Advisor's Permission
Credits: 1,3 hours
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MEDB 5150      Health Outcomes Seminar
this course is a series of seminars presented by bioinformatics for faculty, health outcomes researchers at St. Luke's and other health outcomes professionals. The seminars cover a variety of topics unique to managing, implementing, analyzing data and publishing health outcomes research.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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MEDB 5590      Special Topics
An opportunity to explore in depth topics not included in usual course offerings. One or more topics will be announced in advance of registration.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5599      Research and Thesis
Research for thesis. Prerequisite: Advisor's permission.
Credits: 3-6 hours
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MEDB 5899      Required Graduate Enrollment
Credits: 1 hours
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