BIOSTAT 203 - Introduction To The Practice Of Biostatistics I

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

BIOSTATISTICS

Description:

This course provides an introduction to biology at a level suitable for practicing biostatisticians and directed practice in techniques of statistical collaboration and communication. With an emphasis on the connection between biomedical content and statistical approach, this course helps unify the statistical concepts and applications learned in BIOSTAT 201 and BIOSTAT 202. In addition to didactic sessions on biomedical issues, students are introduced to different areas of biostatistical practice at Duke University Medical Center and gradually participate in the actual research. Biomedical topics are organized around the fundamental mechanisms of disease from both evolutionary and mechanistic perspectives, illustrated using examples from Mendelian disease, infectious disease, cancer and cardiovascular disease. In addition, students learn how to interpret common biomedical assays, including high-throughput data. Core concepts are mastered through individual reading and class discussion of selected biomedical papers, team-based case studies, analysis of authentic research problems encountered by program faculty, and guided participation in actual research projects. Corequisites: BIOSTAT 201, BIOSTAT 202 Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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