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MEDE 9460 Elective Clerkship - Academic Medicine
4 SCH. An elective four-week directed study in Academic Medicine designed for the acquisition of test construction skills and for the review of essential concepts in the clinical sciences, prior to Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX), Level 2.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9461 Elective Clerkship - Medical Humanities
4 SCH. An elective four-week rotation in medical humanities.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9462 Elective Clerkship - Occupational Medicine
4 SCH. An elective four-week rotation in occupational medicine.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9463 Elective Clerkship - Public Health/Preventive Medicine
4 SCH. An elective four-week rotation in public health/preventive medicine.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9464 Elective Clerkship - Substance Abuse
4 SCH. An elective four-week rotation in substance abuse.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9465 Elective Clerkship - Toxicology
4 SCH. This course is an elective four-week rotation in toxicology.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9466 Elective Clerkship - International Family Medicine
4 SCH. An elective four-week international clerkship in family medicine.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9467 Elective Clerkship - International Internal Medicine
4 SCH. An elective four-week international clerkship in internal medicine.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9468 Elective Clerkship - International Obstetrics and Gynecology
4 SCH. This course is an elective four-week international rotation in obstetrics and gynecology.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9469 Elective Clerkship - International Pediatrics
4 SCH. This course is an elective four-week rotation in obstetrics and gynecology.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9470 Elective Clerkship - International Surgery
4 SCH. This course is an elective four-week rotation in International Surgery.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9475 Elective Clerkship - Military Medicine
4 SCH. This course is an elective four-week rotation in military medicine.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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MEDE 9476 Elective Clerkship - Research
4 SCH. This course is an elective four-week rotation in research.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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NTER 5120 Visual Sciences Seminar
1 SCH. A monthly presentation by a visiting distinguished visual scientist. The seminar will be preceded by a journal check where articles relating to the seminar will be discussed.
Offered FALL SPRNG
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NTER 5200 Introduction to Bioinformatics
2 SCH. This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to and use of publicly available bioinformatics websites and tools. The course is offered over an intensive 5 day period and will involve didactic instruction and problem solving laboratories. Students can bring specific bioinformatics questions and problems to be addressed in the class.
Offered SUMMER
Pass/No Pass
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NTER 5220 Current Topics in Visual Sciences
1 SCH. This course reviews and emphasizes current research in vision-related sciences. Students are required to participate in presentations and discussion of current articles. Faculty and research staff members may participate in presentations.
Offered FALL SPRNG
Letter Grade
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NTER 6391 Special Problems in Ocular Research
1-3 SCH. For students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the faculty in the areas of visual sciences. Problem chosen by the student with consent of the instructor and department chair.
Offered FA SPR SUM
Letter Grade
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NTER 6440 Methods in Molecular Biology
4 SCH. An intensive laboratory course designed to give students the expertise to perform basic techniques currently utilized in cell and molecular biology. Techniques will include plasmid preparation; isolation of cDNA inserts from various plasmids; extraction of nucleic acids; agarose gel electrophoresis; Northern and Southern blot analyses; cDNA cloning; sequencing and analysis; PCR amplification; protein gel electrophoresis; and immunoblot analysis. Prerequisite: BMSC 6301 and BMSC 6302.
Prerequisite: Students must either complete BMSC 5301 and 5302.
Offered SUMMER
Letter Grade
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PSPT 6100 Independent Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy (PSPT)
1 SCH. This elective course will be a journal club offered only in the spring semester for a given school year. In consultation with the course director, each student will select, present and lead the discussion about a recently published research paper that represents a major scientific advancement in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacotherapy.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
Pass/No Pass
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PSPT 6400 Principles of Drug Discovery and Development
4 SCH. This course is designed to provide graduate students and professional students with a broad knowledge about the processes of drug discovery and development. We blend multiple disciplines to cover researches from preclinical to clinical. Topics covered include therapeutic target identification, drug lead identification and optimization, drug ADME, drug formulation development, preclinical animal studies and clinical research.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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SARS 5140 Seminar in Current Topics
1 SCH. Specialized weekly lectures on topics of current interest by students, faculty and/or invited speakers. May be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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SARS 5330 Structural Anatomy of the Human Reproductive System
3 SCH. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human reproductive system. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of the organs and structures associated with the human reproductive system will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures in human cadavers. Completion of a mentor-directed research project utilizing knowledge of the reproductive system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. This course requires prior approval from course director.
Offered SPRING
Letter Grade
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SARS 5332 Structural Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System
2 SCH. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human cardiopulmonary system. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of the organs and structures associated with the human cardiopulmonary system will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures in human cadavers. Completion of a mentor-directed research project utilizing knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. This course requires prior approval from course director.
Offered FALL
Letter Grade
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SARS 5334 Structural Anatomy of the Human Digestive and Renal Systems
3 SCH. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human digestive system. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of the organs and structures associated with the human digestive system will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures in human cadavers. Completion of a mentor-directed research project utilizing knowledge of the digestive system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. Requires prior approval from course director.
Offered SPRING
Letter Grade
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SARS 5390 Special Problems 1
1-3 SCH. For master’s students capable of developing a finite problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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SARS 5391 Special Problems 2
1-3 SCH. For master’s students capable of developing a finite problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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SARS 5400 Histology
2 SCH. A study of the histological structures of the human body, including brief overviews of gross anatomy to provide context. Lecture material examines basic tissues and organ systems including the Musculoskeletal System, Cardiorespiratory System, Gastrointestinal System, Renal System, and Reproductive System. The Structural Anatomy: Histolgoy course consists of interactive lectures. In the lecture sessions, information will be presented at a level that will support basic working concepts of structure and function. You will learn the basic “language” of anatomy and histology as you discuss your observations. More importantly, you will develop the ability of observation and reasoning from that observation to make a conclusion. Examinations are the primary form of assessment, consisting in both written and image exams. Prerequisites: BMSC 6301, 6302, plus two of the following: BMSC 6303, 6304 and 6305 or enrollment in the Medical Sciences discipline.
Offered FALL
Letter Grade
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SARS 5401 Gross Anatomy
5 SCH. A study of the gross morphological structures of the human body, building on basic information presented in CBAN 5400. Anatomical material is organized by systems; this course pursues an in-depth study of the Musculoskeltal, Cardiopulmonay, Gastrointestinal, and Genitourinary Systems. Laboratory activities will require students to study cadaveric specimens Noof the limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and perineum. Both lecture and laboratory sessions will emphasize clinical significance. The course lays a foundation of anatomical knowledge, which is central to a complete understanding of human biology and accurate clinical diagnosis. Assessments are based on preparation outside of class, laboratory activities, quizzes, written exams, and laboratory practical exams. Prerequisites: BMSC 6301, 6302, plus two of the following: BMSC 6303, 6304 and 6305 or enrollment in the Medical Sciences discipline.
Offered SPRING
Letter Grade
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SARS 5630 Structural Neuroscience
2 SCH. A complete study of the structure and function of the human nervous system utilizing basic principles of neuroanatomy, neurohistology, and neurophysiology. Laboratory activities will require students to participate in gross dissections of the head, neck, brain and spinal cord. This integrated approach will provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basic concepts of neuroscience. The course will consist of both lectures and labs related to the functioning of the normal and diseased nervous system. Requires prior approval from course director.
Prerequisite: Completion of SARS 5401.
Offered FALL
Letter Grade
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SARS 6000 Teaching Practicum
1 SCH. Students learn teaching skills by writing learning objectives, then preparing and presenting a didactic lecture several times during the course. Topics to be developed with the instructor(s). Students will receive feedback on their presentation style from faculty and from peers.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered FALL SPRNG
Letter Grade
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SARS 6100 Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Practicum
2 SCH. Students acquire hand-on gross anatomy laboratory teaching experience and assessment of their teaching abilities.
Prerequisite: Students must complete SARS 5401 and/or SARS 5630, 5332, 5334, 5330 and/or DPHT 7400 and DPHT 7200 and/or MPAS 5401 and MPAS 5208 or obtain permission from the instructor.
Offered FALL SPRNG
Letter Grade
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SARS 6150 Anatomy Journal Club
1 SCH. Course format consists of presentations of current research articles in anatomy and related fields by both faculty and students.
Offered FALL SPRNG
Letter Grade
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SARS 6307 Principles of Movement and Motor Control
4 SCH. Course consists of sixty (60) hours scheduled over a 12 week period. This course addresses the multidisciplinary areas of neuroscience, motor control, psychology and aging. The emphasis of this course is analyzing information from evidence-based research to understand movement patterns and implications for therapeutic interventions. The course presents principles of human development for movement production from neonate through geriatric, as applied to physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes observed in movement control. Special emphasis is on examination and evaluation of gross motor skills in children and older adults, healthy and with specific pathologies that impact movement production and control. Neuromusculoskeletal changes are analyzed to determine the rate of change and patterns of development. Theories of normal and pathological aging are discussed as well as integration of physical, psychosocial and social issues of aging. Stages of development are also related to patients¿ motor learning strategies across the lifespan from infants to seniors. The course highlights current research tools, tests and measures that characterize or quantify posture, gait, locomotion, balance, and the initiation, modification and control of movement patterns during motor learning. Mechanisms of neural plasticity and their impact on patients¿ recovery of function are also addressed.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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SARS 6308 Applied Biomechanics
2 SCH. This course addresses the multidisciplinary areas of biomechanics, neuroscience, motor control, psychology and aging. The emphasis of this course is analyzing information rom evidence-based research to understand movement patterns and biomechanic implications for therapeutic interventions. The course aims to teach how to analyze and interpret data collection in the Human Motion Performance Lab. The project entails use of motion capture and virtual reality equipment. Students will learn to understand biomechanics terminology, kinematics and kinetics.
Offered SPRING
Letter Grade
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SARS 6340 Structural and Developmental Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal/Skin System
4 SCH. This course id designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human musculoskeletal/skin system. Specific areas of the human body studied in the course include: back, upper limbs, lower limbs, head and neck. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of human muscles and skin and associated bones, nerves, arteries, veins, ligaments and tendons will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures on human cadavers. Common clinical issues associated with the musculoskeletal system will be covered. Completion of a mentor-directed project utilizing knowledge of musculoskeletal/skin system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. Requires prior approval from course director.
Prerequisite: Completion of SARS 5401.
Offered FALL
Letter Grade
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SARS 6390 Special Problems 1
1-3 SCH. For Doctoral students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Offered each semester.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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SARS 6391 Special Problems 2
1-3 SCH. For Doctoral students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Offered each semester.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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SARS 6430 Clinical Human Anatomy
4 SCH. An online (distributed learning) anatomy course offered through WebCT Vista. This course will have laboratories based on digital images taken from cadavers at the UNTHSC anatomy facilities. The course is divided into eight regions and topics covered will include the following: 1) back and suboccipital triangle; 2) upper extremity; 3) lower extremity; 4) head and neck I; 5) head and neck II; 6) thorax; 7) abdomen; and 8) pelvis and perineum. Clinically significant topics for each region will be addressed with an emphasis on the neurological feature of the particular manifestation.
Offered FALL SPRNG
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BACH 5001 MPH Comprehensive Exam
0 SCH. The Comprehensive Examination is a culminating experience option for the MPH degree intended to test the mastery of the competencies required. A student who chooses this option must register for this course in the semester in which he/she intends to take the examination.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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BACH 5297 Practice Experience
1 SCH. 3 SCH; 1 SCH each semester. This course provides students with experience in public health practice through directed work in practice settings. The public health practice experience involves different goals and activities aimed at providing opportunities for the student to gain hands-on experience addressing the MPH foundation and concentration competencies. Students are required to commit to a minimum of 600 cumulative hours total over three semesters, earning a minimum of 100 hours each semester of enrollment. Students are required to complete a project that is specific and beneficial to the organization, produce a poster presentation of their and practice experience, complete weekly reflection assignments, and other assignments as detailed in the course. Placements and practice activities are selected to complement the students’ academic and professional goals. Students must attend all required practice experience sessions and obtain approval of their placement before enrolling in the course.
Prerequisite: Students must be in good academic standing with the university and have completed all required courses during the first year cohort program or have completed at least 21 SCH as an online student.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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BACH 5300 Theoretical Foundations of Individual and Community Health
3 SCH. This course provides an introduction to theoretical approaches used in facilitating behavioral, social and cultural changes needed for improving population health. Students learn the importance of integrating multidisciplinary perspectives- behavioral, social, cultural, political, and economic- to address health disparities and assess impacts of health policy. The course will rely on an ecological framework to examine theories of individual and community health at multiple levels.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BACH 5310 Participatory Approaches to Improving Community Health
3 SCH. SCH. 3 SCH. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles and strategies that guide participatory research and practice in community health. Students learn different approaches to addressing health assets and barriers in disparate communities. The course explores the strengths and challenges of participatory research and practice, and skills necessary for effective implementation. Prerequisites:BACH 5300 . Offered Fall and Spring.
Offered Fall and Spring
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BACH 5312 Community Assessment and Program Planning
3 SCH. SCH. 3 SCH. This course provides an overview of the models, concepts, and skills used in community assessment and health program planning. Students will learn how to conduct needs assessments, develop logic models for planning programs based on community needs, and identify goals and objectives that can serve as a foundation for program evaluation. This course is the first of three required courses designed to prepare the student to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community intervention programs. Prerequisites: BACH 5300 and BACH 5310 . Offered Fall and Spring.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5314 Quantitative Research Methods
3 SCH. This course serves as a foundation for understanding and applying research methods in community health. Emphasis will be placed on applying quantitative methods to health promotion and disease prevention activities in communities. The course will prepare students to become critical consumers of research literature.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BACH 5300, EPID 5300 and BIOS 5300 or permission by instructor.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 5316 Community Health Program Evaluation and Interventions
3 SCH. SCH. 3 SCH. This course focuses on models and procedures for evaluating community health programs. Practitioner competencies related to evaluation design, and the use and implementation of evaluation findings are addressed in the course. Prerequisites: BACH 5300 , BACH 5310 and BACH 5312 or permission of the instructor. Offered Fall and Spring.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5319 Tobacco Control and Prevention
3 SCH. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the history of tobacco use and its impact on morbidity and mortality. Students learn about the production and marketing of tobacco products; the relationship between smoking and disease; the politics of tobacco legislation; effects of government and workplace regulatory policies; industry responses to regulation; research on smoking cessation and tobacco use in developing nations.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5321 Injury and Violence Prevention
3 SCH. This course explores the causes and consequences of the many types of traumatic injury in the United States. Injuries associated with transportation, work-life, home-life, intimate partner and family violence, criminal activity, and natural disasters are included. The role of the public health and safety policy in preventing injury is critically examined.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5324 Introduction to Health Disparities
3 SCH. The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding about the determinants and consequences of health inequalities and learn to advocate for reducing existing health disparities.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 5328 Introduction to Global Health
3 SCH. This introductory course provides the student with an overview of the conditions, practices and obstacles encountered in delivering primary health care in the international arena. The differences and commonality of the challenges facing the health care provider are explored. The history of international health and the roles of government and non-governmental agencies are presented along with specific models of intervention and evaluation of major international health problems.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BACH 5330 Health Communication Strategies
3 SCH. This course is designed to provide a step-by-step approach to developing, implementing, and evaluating a health communication plan designed to influence voluntary behavior change of target audiences to improve their personal welfare and that of their society. The role of media and other channels will be evaluated as part of health communication strategies. National and international health communication campaigns will be analyzed.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5335 Issues In Mental Health and Mental Illness
3 SCH. This course introduces students to public health perspectives on mental health and mental illness. The course focuses on conceptions of mental health and illness, and the social and policy factors that sustain the inadequate system of care for persons with serious mental illness. Students will learn about the consequences of mental illness; the history of deinstitutionalization in the United States; the role of psychotherapeutic medications in contemporary treatment; the relationships between mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and the myths and prejudices associated with mental illness.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5340 Community Assessment and Program Planning
3 SCH. This course provides an overview of the models, concepts, and skills used in community assessment and health program planning. Students will learn how to conduct needs assessments, develop logic models for planning programs based on community needs, and identify goals and objectives that can serve as a foundation for program evaluation. This course is the first of three required courses designed to prepare the student to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community intervention programs.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 and EPID 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5345 Participatory Approaches to Improving Community Health
3 SCH. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles and strategies that guide participatory research and practice in community health. Students learn different approaches to addressing health assets and barriers in disparate communities. The course explores the strengths and challenges of participatory research and practice, and skills necessary for effective implementation.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BACH 5340 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5350 Community Health Program Evaluation
3 SCH. This course focuses on models and procedures for evaluating community health programs. Practitioner competencies related to evaluation design, and the use and implementation of evaluation findings are addressed in the course.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 5390 Professional Report
3 SCH. The student conducts an individual project that addresses a well-focused public health question or issue. Work is conducted under the supervision of a faculty committee. A written report of the project is required as well as an oral presentation by the student to the supervisory faculty committee. BACH 5390 is designed to partially meet the culminating experience requirement for the MPH. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in BACH 5390 until the requirements are completed.
Offered On Demand
Pass/No Pass
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BACH 5391 Topics in Community Health
1-3 SCH. This course is designed to give students exposure to cutting edge topics in community health. Examples of such topics include: health advocacy, social marketing, promoting health behaviors, topics seminars, etc.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BACH 5395 Thesis
3 SCH. The thesis requires the student to conduct and prepare the written thesis under the supervision of a faculty committee. The student must complete an oral defense of the thesis. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in the thesis hours until the requirements are completed and the thesis is approved by the faculty committee.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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BACH 5397 MPH Practice Experience
2 SCH. This course provides students with experience in public health practice through directed work in practice settings. The public health practice experience involves different goals and activities aimed at providing opportunities for the student to expand and practice MPH core and concentration-specific competencies. Students are required to commit 200 hours to the practice experience, complete a special project that demonstrates their ability to define and issue, apply methods appropriate to their concentration, and produce results. Students are expected to produce a written report of project(s) undertaken in the site placement, and prepare a poster presentation of their practice experience. Placements and practice activities are selected to complement the students’ academic and professional goals. Students must obtain approval of their choice of practice placement and plan for the practice experience in the semester prior to registering in BACH 5397. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in BACH 5397 until all the requirements are completed.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BACH 5399 Independent Study in Behavioral & Community Health
1-3 SCH. For students capable of independently completing topical studies or projects through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Topical or project work is chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BACH 6000 PHD Comprehensive Examination
0 SCH. This academic activity constitutes the final evaluation necessary to advance to PhD Candidacy and to advance to the PhD culminating experience, the Dissertation. The evaluation affords the doctoral student with the means to demonstrate level of mastery in the PhD core and concentration- specific competencies. Enrollment requires permission of the Academic Advisor.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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BACH 6300 Advanced Theories of Individual and Community Health
3 SCH. This seminar provides students with an intermediate to advanced level of understanding of the theoretical foundations of individual and community health. The course covers theory development, measurement of theories, and use of theories in intervention development. Since health behaviors occur in a multilevel context, the course emphasizes the integration of individual, community and ecological approaches to helping people change. Through reading, discussion, and presentation, students learn how to use theories both to explain behavior and to influence the health status of individuals and communities.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 6310 Qualitative Methods
3 SCH. This course examines different approaches, methods, and techniques for conducting qualitative and mixed methods research. Students study natural and group observation, participant observation, ethnography, focus groups, individual interviews, and mixed methods approaches. The course takes students through the process of designing a qualitative study based on a theoretical model that includes developing a conceptual framework, study methodology, and collecting and analyzing data using NVivo software.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 6312 Research Methods in Behavioral & Community Health
3 SCH. An advanced methods seminar in research design and methodology. The course objective is to provide students with instruction and hands-on experience in applying methods of primarily quantitative analysis to research problems associated with social and behavioral aspects of public health.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 6315 Obesity Prevention: A Biopsychosocial Approach
3 SCH. This course examines the core causes, correlates, consequences, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The course provides an overview of the epidemiology, physiology, and chronic disease implications of obesity, and the current state of preventive and therapeutic interventions for children and adults. A broad range of obesity determinants will be addressed, including biological mechanisms, psychosocial and behavioral factors, food systems and food access, obesogenic environments, and political economy.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 6317 Addictive Behaviors
3 SCH. Addictive behaviors are associated with significant personal, social and economic consequences. This course provides an overview of the etiology, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and drug use, and behavioral addictions. Students examine theories and empirical evidence to explain the acquisition and maintenance of different kinds of addictive behaviors, as well as to generate effective prevention and intervention approaches.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 6319 HIV/AIDS
3 SCH. This course addresses the major public health issues presented by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Topics include the: virology of HIV, routes of disease transmission, natural history of AIDS, provision of care, HIV prevention around the globe, and legal and ethical issues. The impact of government policies and programs is examined.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 6322 Motivational Interviewing in Public Health Settings
3 SCH. This course provides an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based counseling strategy for promoting behavior change. The course focuses on using Ml conversations to target behaviors such as smoking, alcohol and other drug use, physical activity, obesity, risky sexual behavior, and injury and violence. The course also presents ways that Ml techniques have been integrated into Internet, mobile and phone-based interventions for a variety of health behaviors.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 6324 Public Health and Aging
3 SCH. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of special health problems associated with aging with special focus on demographic, socioeconomic, historical, and cultural factors influencing these health problems and challenges in studying aging in the field of public health. Special emphasis is given to demographic trends, mortality and life expectancy, theories of aging, special methodological issues in studying aging and health, chronic diseases and disability, the interface between physical and mental health, the influence of social and psychological factors, mental health and dementia, and long-term care and institutionalization.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 6326 Society and Health
3 SCH. This course is based on the premise that social structure (norms, status, institutions, culture) is a fundamental cause of health and illness. Disparities in health and health care can be reduced by focusing on macro-level forces that produce an unequal distribution and access to resources. Therefore, this course analyzes social determinants of population health such as social class, gender, race/ethnicity, family, neighborhoods, and social institutions. Then, we will discuss the consequences and explanations of these patterns which will include reviewing the empirical and theoretical literature on mechanisms and processes that mediate between social factors and their health effects. This course concludes with strategies to promote public health through social action and social research.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BACH 6300 or obtain permission from the instructor.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BACH 6328 Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Health
3 SCH. This advanced course exposes students to cutting edge topics in race, ethnicity, culture, and health. The course provides insight into why some populations and communities experience disparities or dissimilarities in health status and health care services, relative to other populations and communities. The course will approach description and explanation from an ecological perspective that accounts for individual-level variables (e.g., genetics, psychology, behaviors) as well as socio-environmental variables (e.g., social structures and processes, socioeconomic status, neighborhood and community effects, culture).
Offered Summer
Letter Grade
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BACH 6391 Advanced Topics in Behavioral and Community Health
1-3 SCH. This course is designed to give students exposure to cutting edge topics in social and behavioral sciences. Examples of such topics include; community based participatory research, global economic development and health, program design and evaluation, chronic disease prevention, topical seminars, etc.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BACH 6392 Doctoral Capstone
3 SCH. This course will provide students with the necessary instruction to prepare dissertation proposals. Topics include scientific writing, preparation of manuscripts for publication, grant writing, proposal writing, and oral presentation skills.
Prerequisite: Student must complete most required coursework for DrPH curriculum (enrollment is permitted if a student is taken one final elective concurrently with this course).
Offered On Demand
Pass/No Pass
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BACH 6395 Doctoral Dissertation
3 SCH. The doctoral dissertation must consist of original research or public health program development and testing that is focused on a particular health problem. The student’s advisor is expected to provide guidance in the selection of a suitable project that provides for a clear direction for implementing the research or program. The student must complete an oral defense of the dissertation. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in BACH 6395 until the requirements are completed. This course may be repeated for credit. A minimum of 9 SCH is required for the DrPH degree.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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BACH 6399 Doctoral Independent Study in Behavioral & Community Health
1-3 SCH. This academic activity includes research and other scholarly projects carried out by the student under the supervision of a School of Public Health faculty member (instructor). A brief proposal should be written and approved by the academic advisor, and a final report should be submitted to the supervising instructor for credit. Topical or project work is chosen by the student with the consent of the supervising instructor and approval from the academic advisor. This course may be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOS 5001 MPH Comprehensive Exam
0 SCH. The Comprehensive Examination is a culminating experience option for the MPH degree intended to test the mastery of the competencies required. A student who chooses this option must register for this course in the semester in which he/she intends to take the examination.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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BIOS 5297 Practice Experience
1 SCH. 3 SCH; 1 SCH each semester. This course provides students with experience in public health practice through directed work in practice settings. The public health practice experience involves different goals and activities aimed at providing opportunities for the student to gain hands-on experience addressing the MPH foundation and concentration competencies. Students are required to commit to a minimum of 600 cumulative hours total over three semesters, earning a minimum of 100 hours each semester of enrollment. Students are required to complete a project that is specific and beneficial to the organization, produce a poster presentation of their and practice experience, complete weekly reflection assignments, and other assignments as detailed in the course. Placements and practice activities are selected to complement the students’ academic and professional goals. Students must attend all required practice experience sessions and obtain approval of their placement before enrolling in the course.
Prerequisite: Students must be in good academic standing with the university and have completed all required courses during the first year cohort program or have completed at least 21 SCH as an online student.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5300 Principles of Biostatistics
3 SCH. This course provides an introductory overview of common statistical concepts and methods used in public health. It emphasizes general ideas, application, and interpretations in lieu of mathematical rigor. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, power, linear regression, and correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, and use of statistical software. In addition, other topics such as logistic regression and survival analysis may be covered at an elementary level. This course satisfies the biostatistics core course requirement for all non-biostatistics MPH concentrations. Students in the biostatistics concentration should take BIOS 5301 instead.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5301 Foundations of Biostatistics
3 SCH. The course provides a fundamental overview of common statistical concepts and methods used in public health with an added focus on theoretical foundations of probability and statistics at an introductory level. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, random variables, expectations, moments, transformations, estimation theory and applications, hypothesis testing theory and applications, power, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, and the use of the SAS statistical software. This course satisfies the biostatistics core course requirement for the biostatistics MPH concentration. All non- biostatistics MPH students should take BIOS 5300 instead, but this course may serve as a substitute for BIOS 5300 for such students as well. Familiarity with basic algebra and univariate calculus is expected.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5310 Intermediate Biostatistics
3 SCH. This course is the sequel to BIOS 5300 and provides greater insight into concepts and statistical methods in public health. Topics include multiple liner regression, nested models, model building, one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA, experimental design, multiple comparison, logistic regression, survival analysis, nonparametric alternatives to common statistical methods, and further use of statistical software.
Prerequisite: Students must be currently enrolled in or complete BIOS 5300- Biostatistics (or its equivalent) prior to enrolling in this course.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5311 Regression and ANOVA
3 SCH. The course is the sequel to BIOS 5301 with emphasis on theory and application of linear statistical models for regression, analysis of variance, and experimental design. Topics include simple linear regression, correlation, regression diagnostics and remedial measures, multiple linear regression, matrix representation of linear models, categorical predictors, interaction, model building, non-linear models, one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA, multiple comparison, random and fixed effects, ANCOVA, and use of the SAS statistical software.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOS 5301.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5314 Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Computing
3 SCH. Develops skills in the use of statistical packages in public health research. Emphasis is on data definition, verification, descriptive examination, and graphical presentation. Statistical packages will include SAS software.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOS 5300 or obtain permission of the instructor.
ABC/NC
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BIOS 5391 Topics in Biostatistics
3 SCH. This course provides exposure and introduction to specialized topics in biostatistics. Topics will be selected from a wide range of areas based on current trends in biostatistics and public health, e.g., intermediate statistical computing, data management, and experimental design.
Offered Summer
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5395 Thesis
3 SCH. The thesis requires the student to conduct and prepare the written thesis under the supervision of a faculty committee. The student must complete an oral defense of the thesis. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in the thesis hours until the requirements are completed and the thesis is approved by the faculty committee.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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BIOS 5397 MPH Practice Experience
2 SCH. This course provides students with experience in public health practice through directed work in practice settings. The public health practice experience involves different goals and activities aimed at providing opportunities for the student to expand and practice MPH core and concentration-specific competencies. Students are required to commit 200 hours to the practice experience, complete a special project that demonstrates their ability to define and issue, apply methods appropriate to their concentration, and produce results. Students are expected to produce a written report of project(s) undertaken in the site placement, and prepare a poster presentation of their practice experience. Placements and practice activities are selected to complement the students’ academic and professional goals. Students must obtain approval of their choice of practice placement and plan for the practice experience in the semester prior to registering in BIOS 5397. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in BIOS 5397 until all the requirements are completed.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5399 Independent Study in Biostatistics
1-3 SCH. The course is designed for students capable of independently completing topical studies or projects and activities under the directed of the instructor. Topics and projects must be approved by the instructor and the Biostatistics MPH and PhD Program Director.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5400 Introduction to Biostatistics for Clinical Sciences
4 SCH. This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to effectively use biostatistics in research design and data analysis and to understand articles in related professional journals. Topics include choosing appropriate research designs and statistical methods in public health research and practice; descriptive statistics; probability and probability distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; introduction to analysis of variance; categorical data analysis and an introduction to the use of statistical software packages.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted to the Biostatistics Certificate for Clinicians and Health Professionals program to enroll in this course.
Offered Summer
Letter Grade
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BIOS 5410 Intermediate Biostatistics for Clinical Sciences
4 SCH. The student is introduced to more advanced statistical methods including multiple regression, polynomial regression, ANOVA, repeated measure designs, analysis of categorical data, nonparametric statistics, sample size determination methods and multiple logistic regression.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted to the Biostatistics Certificate for Clinicians and Health Professionals program to enroll in this course.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6000 PHD Comprehensive Examination
0 SCH. This academic activity constitutes the final evaluation necessary to advance to PhD Candidacy and to advance to the PhD culminating experience, the Dissertation. The evaluation affords the doctoral student with the means to demonstrate level of mastery in the PhD core and concentration- specific competencies. Enrollment requires permission of the Academic Advisor.
Offered Fall and Spring
Pass/No Pass
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BIOS 6300 Advanced Methods in Biostatistics
3 SCH. The course is the sequel to BIOS 5310 and focuses on advanced and specialized statistical concepts and methods often used in public health practice and research. Topics include regression diagnostic and remedial measures, non-linear regression, generalized linear models, experimental design, multilevel models, generalized estimating equations, factor analysis, principal component analysis, structural equation modeling, cluster analysis, sample size and power, missing data, Bayesian statistics, use of various statistical software, and statistical writing.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 5310 or BIOS 5311 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6310 Probability and Statistical Inference
3 SCH. The course provides rigorous mathematical principles of non-measure-theoretic probability and statistical inference. Topics include probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, distributions, expectations, moments, probability models, convergence concepts, frequent and Bayesian approaches, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6311 Linear Models
3 SCH. This course provides rigorous mathematical principles of linear statistical models. Topics include vectors of random variables, multivariate normal distribution, quadratic forms, theoretical treatment of general linear models including Gauss-Markov theorem, estimation, hypothesis testing, polynomial regression, analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOS 5311 and have familiarity with multivariate calculus and linear algebra.
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6312 Methods of Survey Sampling
3 SCH. This course focuses on survey sampling theory, methods, and their applications. Topics include parameter estimation for finite population, optimal allocation, detectability, multiplicity, simple random sampling, stratification, systematic selection, cluster sampling, multistage sampling, probability proportional to size sampling, cost models, sampling error estimation techniques, nonsampling errors, and compensating for missing data.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 5310 or BIOS 5311 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6314 Categorical Data Analysis
3 SCH. This course provides methods and applications of categorical data analysis beyond the introductory level. Topics include theory and application of contingency tables, measures of association and tests for homogeneity between populations, independence of variables, log linear models, logistic regression, and Bayesian methods for categorical data.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOS 5310 or BIOS 5311 or obtain permission from the instructor.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6320 Biostatistical Research and Consulting
3 SCH. This course provides basic knowledge and skills to provide biostatistical consulting to persons and organizations in a wide variety of settings, including medical centers, hospitals, industry and government. Students will hone skills in the scientific, technical, business and human aspects of consulting, including scope of work process and billing, research design, sample size estimation, data management and analysis. Students will complete an original research, evaluation or consulting project whereby they assess, analyze, write, and present finding.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 6300
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6322 Longitudinal Data Analysis
3 SCH. The course introduces advanced biostatistical techniques of data organization, analysis, interpretation and dissemination pertaining to hierarchical repeated measures models. After successfully completing this class, students will be able to apply ANOVA models, mixed-effect models, covariance pattern models, and generalized estimating equation models for repeated measures data. Topics include choosing and applying correct statistical methods and experimental designs for repeated measures data, conducting simulation studies, and performing sample size calculations for hierarchical models.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 6314 or obtain permission of the instructor.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6324 Survival Analysis
3 SCH. The course covers survival data analysis, that is, the use of specialized statistical methods for analyzing survival data derived from laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological studies of humans. Focus is on both the mathematical foundation and practical applications of survival data analytic methods to clinical and epidemiological research. Both parametric and nonparametric approaches are presented. The SAS statistical package will be the primary software used to conduct analyses; however, STATA and SPSS may be used for certain applications.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6326 Methods of Clinical Trials
3 SCH. The course covers the general concepts and methods in clinical trials. Topics include phase I, II, and III clinical trials, basic study design, ethical considerations, organization, study population, patient recruitment, protocol adherence and compliance, adverse events, data management, closeout, issues in reporting results, as well as statistical techniques such as designs for phase I, II, and III clinical trials, randomization, blindness techniques, sample size determination, interim analysis, analysis of safety data, intent-to-treat analyses, adaptive designs, multiple endpoints, Bayesian approaches, and sequential designs.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOS 5310 or BIOS 5311.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6391 Advanced Topics in Biostatistics
3 SCH. This course provides rigorous coverage in various advanced topics in biostatistics. Possible topics include Bayesian data analysis, missing data, generalized liner models, advanced statistical computing, sequential analysis, and adaptive designs. Prerequisites: varies. The course may be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 5300 and BIOS 5310 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered Fall and Spring
Letter Grade
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BIOS 6395 Doctoral Dissertation
3 SCH. The doctoral dissertation must consist of original research or public health program development and testing that is focused on a particular health problem. The student’s advisor is expected to provide guidance in the selection of a suitable project that provides for a clear direction for implementing the research or program. The student must complete an oral defense of the dissertation. The student must maintain continuous enrollment in BIOS 6395 until the requirements are completed. This course may be repeated for credit. A minimum of 9 SCH is required for the DrPH degree.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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BIOS 6399 Doctoral Independent Study in Biostatistics
1-3 SCH. This academic activity includes research and other scholarly projects carried out by the student under the supervision of a School of Public Health faculty member (instructor). A brief proposal should be written and approved by the academic advisor and a final report should be submitted to the supervising instructor for credit. Topical or project work is chosen by the student with the consent of the supervising instructor and approval from the academic advisor. This course may be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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