BIOL 2650 - Understanding Medical Research: Drugs, Devices And Complementary Therapies

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

This course deals with the basics of clinical research and how the efficacy and effectiveness of drugs, devices and other medical therapies are tested. The course also includes a section on drug physiology and reviews the specific physiology underlying representative clinical trials. Students should be able to critically evaluate clinical trial literature at the end of the course. Not recommended for majors. One three-hour lecture/lab session per week. Also offered in Weekend College. Does not meet core lab science requirement. Prerequisites: BIOL 2520 or equivalent (Human Physiology) and one statistics course. Recommended: BIOL 2510 or equivalent (Human Anatomy).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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