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Bios/Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Bios/Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This 4 credit course examines statistics in public health and related sciences, including sampling, probability, basic discrete and continuous distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, categorical data analysis, regression, and correlation. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking skills and health data analysis applications with computer software.
Bios 6331 - Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Bios 6331 - Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the methods for analyzing biomedical and health related data using linear regression models. The course will introduce the student to matrix algebra as used in linear models. The course will involve model selection, diagnosis and remedial techniques to correct for assumption violations. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures PROC REG, PROC CORR, and PROC GLM and interpret the results of analysis. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of critical thinking skills.
Pubh 7890 Individual Study: Simulation And Analysis In R, Jingjing Yin
Pubh 7890 Individual Study: Simulation And Analysis In R, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces R and its applications in biomedical and social media data analysis as well as in statistical simulation. The students will learn how to apply R as a statistical analysis tool using existing R packages and interpret the results of analysis. Students will learn to use R for social media data analysis in public health, primarily Twitter data. In addition to apply existing R packages and functions, students will learn how to perform statistical simulation for methodological research, primarily simulation in medical diagnostics. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of critical thinking skills.
Bios 6135 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics, Lili Yu
Bios 6135 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics, Lili Yu
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
(taken from 2017-18 Course Catalog): This course provides an introduction to the fundamental knowledge of derivatives, integrals, and matrix algebra found in biostatistical inference. The course will introduce the theory of quadratic forms and their applications to distributions, the method of maximum likelihood estimation, likelihood ratio tests, restricted maximum likelihood, and the basis for inferences derived from hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Emphasis will be placed on how these techniques are used in biostatistical problems and applications using examples from the pharmaceutical industry.
Chbe 9130a - Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair
Chbe 9130a - Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposals will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills that will contribute to research projects and grant applications.
Bios 9130 - Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani W. Samawi
Bios 9130 - Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani W. Samawi
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to provide the student with the current best practices in biostatistical consulting. Topics include: Identifying and constructing appropriate questions to ask clients regarding their consultation request, an overview of appropriate statistical methods and SAS software procedures to use for specific study designs and statistical analysis of collected data, directing a consultation appointment without faculty lead, conducting exploratory data analyses, conducting effective analyses based on appropriate statistical methods, conducting needed simulation (including Monte Carlo methods and Bootstrap methods) and providing oral and written communication of statistical findings. 3 credit hours.
Pubh 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants Of Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants Of Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduction to the characteristics, causes, and effects of health disparities in the United States with emphasis in health care delivery, health status and public health services. Provides students with a foundation to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become culturally competent public health professionals. Explores how health education and promotion is shaped by the cultural, social and economic contexts in which individuals function.
Hspm 7333 (Section A) Crn 18906, Julie Reagan Phd,Jd,Mph
Hspm 7333 (Section A) Crn 18906, Julie Reagan Phd,Jd,Mph
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course pertains to the management and governance of healthcare organizations by Trustees or Boards of Directors.