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2009 - 2010 Course Descriptions

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Fall 1
BIO 113: Introduction to Data Management and Programming in SAS

 

Fall 2
BIO 227: Fundamental Concepts in Gene Mapping

 

Fall
BIO 200: Principles of Biostatistics BIO 201: Introduction to Statistical Methods
BIO 210: The Analysis of Rates and Proportions BIO 211: Regression and Analysis of Variance in Experimental Research
BIO 213: Applied Regression for Clinical Research BIO 222: Basics of Statistical Inference
BIO 230: Probability Theory and Applications I BIO 232: Methods I
BIO 235: Regression and Analysis of Variance BIO 237: Modern Statistical Computing Environments
BIO 250: Probability Theory and Applications II [BIO 262]: Statistical Problems in Drug Development
[BIO 276]: Sequential Analysis BIO 277: Computational Biology
WinterSession
BIO 111: Introduction to Programming in SAS [BIO 270]: Statistical Science Outreach
[BIO 289]: Reading the Medical Literature: A Course for Statisticians BIO 503: Introduction to Programming and Statistical Modeling in R
BIO 504: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Using ArcGIS BIO 505: Database Design and Usage for Health Research
Spring 1
BIO 214: Principles of Clinical Trials [BIO 243]: Nonparametric Methods
BIO 292: Introductory Genomics & Bioinformatics for Health Research ID 265: Practice of Quantitative Methods (MPH Program)
Spring 2
BIO 238: Advanced Topics in Clinical Trials  
Spring
BIO 210: The Analysis of Rates and Proportions BIO 212: Survey Research Methods in Community Health
BIO 223: Applied Survival Analysis BIO 226: Applied Longitudinal Analysis
BIO 231: Statistical Inference I BIO 233: Methods II
BIO 244: Analysis of Failure Time Data BIO 245: Analysis of Multivariate and Longitudinal Data
[BIO 247]: Design of Scientific Investigations [BIO 248]: Advanced Statistical Computing
[BIO 249]: Bayesian Methodology in Biostatistics BIO 251: Statistical Inference II
[BIO 257]: Advanced Statistical Genetics [BIO 263]: Computational Methods for Categorical Data Analysis
[BIO 274]: Applied Stochastic Processes and Models in Public Health [BIO 283]: Spatial Statistics for Health Research and Social Inquiry
BIO 287: Public Health Surveillance [BIO 288]: Semiparametric Methods for the Analysis of Missing and Censored Data
BIO 291: Statistical Methods for Causality  
Summer 1
BIO 202: Principles of Biostatistics, Part I BIO 206: Introductory Statistics for Medical Research
Summer 2
BIO 203: Principles of Biostatistics, Part II BIO 207: Statistics for Medical Research II
BIO 208: Statistics for Medical Research, Advanced BIO 209: Statistics for Medical Research, Translational
BIO 214: Principles of Clinical Trials BIO 224: Survival Methods in Clinical Research
BIO 234: Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis in Public Health and Medicine BIO 501: Linear and Longitudinal Regression
300 Level Courses
BIO 300: Independent Study/Tutorial BIO 311: Teaching
BIO 312: Consultation BIO 313: Computing
BIO 350: Research BIO 400: Non-Resident Research

BIO 111. Introduction to Programming in SAS

Wintersession

Dr. T. Fenton

1.25 credits

BIO 113. Introduction to Data Management and Programming in SAS

Fall 1

Ms. L. Allred

2.5 credits

BIO 200. (Fall) Principles of Biostatistics

Fall

Dr. D. Harrington

5 credits

BIO 201. Introduction to Statistical Methods

Fall

Dr. K. Gauvreau

5 credits

BIO 202. Principles of Biostatistics, Part I

Summer 1

Dr. M. Testa

2.5 credits

BIO 203. Principles of Biostatistics, Part II

Summer 2

Dr. B. Healy

BIO 206. Introductory Statistics for Medical Research

Summer 1

Dr. E. J. Orav

BIO 207. Statistics for Medical Research II

Summer 2

Dr. G. Reed, Dr. E. J. Orav

2.5 credits

BIO 208. Statistics for Medical Research, Advanced

Summer 2

Dr. E. J. Orav

2.5 credits

BIO209. Statistics for Medical Research, Translational

Summer 2

Dr. K. Nelson

2.5 credits

BIO 210. The Analysis of Rates and Proportions

Fall

Dr. B. Rosner

5 credits

BIO 210. The Analysis of Rates and Proportions

Spring

Dr. R. Glynn

5 credits

BIO 211. Regression and Analysis of Variance in Experimental Research

Fall

Dr. P. Catalano

5 credits

BIO 212. Survey Research Methods in Community Health

Spring

Dr. T. Mangione

2.5 credits

BIO 213. Applied Regression for Clinical Research

Fall

Dr. E. J. Orav

5 credits

BIO 214. Principles of Clinical Trials

Spring 1

Dr. S. Lagakos

2.5 credits

BIO 214. Principles of Clinical Trials

Summer 2

Dr. K. Stanley, Dr. R. Gelber

2.5 credits

BIO 222. Basics of Statistical Inference

Fall

Dr. P. Williams

5 credits

BIO 223. Applied Survival Analysis

Spring

Dr. L.J. Wei

5 credits

BIO 224. Survival Methods in Clinical Research (CEP)

Summer 2

Dr. R. Davis

2.5 credits

BIO 226. Applied Longitudinal Analysis

Spring

Dr. M. Hughes

5 credits

BIO 227. Fundamental Concepts in Gene Mapping

Fall 2

Dr. N. Laird

2.5 credits

BIO 230. Probability Theory and Applications I

Fall

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 230.

Dr. A. Schwartzman

5 credits

BIO 231. Statistical Inference I

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 231.

Dr. Y. Li

5 credits

BIO 232. Methods I

Fall

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 232.

Dr. D. Neuberg

5 credits

BIO 233. Methods II

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 233.

Dr. B. Coull

5 credits

BIO 234. Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis in Public Health and Medicine

Summer 2

Dr. M. Stoto

2.5 credits

BIO 235. Regression and Analysis of Variance

Fall

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 235.

Dr. T. Cai

5 credits

BIO 237. Modern Statistical Computing Environments

Fall

Dr. C. Li

5 credits

BIO 238. Advanced Topics in Clinical Trials

Spring 2

Dr. S. Lagakos

5 credits

[BIO 243]. Nonparametric Methods

Spring 1

TBA

2.5 credits

BIO 244. Analysis of Failure Time Data

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 244.

Dr. J. Lok

5 credits

BIO 245. Analysis of Multivariate and Longitudinal Data

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 245.

Dr. D. Wypij

5 credits

[BIO 247]. Design of Scientific Investigations

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 247.

TBA

5 credits

[BIO 248]. Advanced Statistical Computing

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 248.

TBA

5 credits

[BIO 249]. Bayesian Methodology in Biostatistics

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 249.

TBA

5 credits

BIO 250. Probability Theory and Applications II

Fall

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 250.

Dr. R. Gray

5 credits

BIO 251. Statistical Inference II

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 251.

Dr. A. Rotnitzky

5 credits

[BIO 257]. Advanced Statistical Genetics

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 257.

TBA

5 credits


Topics in Biostatistics

Offered primarily for students majoring in biostatistics or epidemiology, although qualified students from other departments are welcome. Topics covered vary each year, based on recent developments in biostatistics and the research interests of instructor.

[BIO 262]. Statistical Problems in Drug Development

Fall

Dr. M. Testa

2.5 credits

[BIO 263]. Computational Methods for Categorical Data Analysis

Spring 2

Dr. C. Mehta

2.5 credits

ID 265. Practice of Quantitative Methods (MPH Program)
(Department of Biostatistics and Interdepartmental)

Spring 1

Dr. M. Testa, Dr. D. Simonson

2.5 credits

[BIO 270]. Statistical Science Outreach

Wintersession

TBA

2.5 credits

[BIO 274]. Applied Stochastic Processes and Models in Public Health

Spring

TBA

5 credits

[BIO 276]. Sequential Analysis

Fall

Dr. C. Mehta

2.5 credits

BIO 277. Computational Biology

Fall

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 277.

Dr. G.C. Yuan

5 credits

[BIO 283]. Spatial Statistics for Health Research and Social Inquiry

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 283.

TBA

5 credits

BIO287. Public Health Surveillance

Spring

Dr. A. Ozonoff, Dr. M. Pagano, Dr. L. White

2.5 credits

[BIO288]. Semiparametric Methods For The Analysis Of Missing And Censored Data

Spring

TBA

2.5 credits

[BIO289]. Reading the Medical Literature: A Course for Statisticians

Wintersession

TBA

1.25 credits

BIO 291. Statistical Methods for Causality

Spring

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 291.

Dr. A. Rotnitzky

5 credits

BIO 292. Introductory Genomics & Bioinformatics for Health Research

Spring 1

Dr. J. Quackenbush

2.5 credits

BIO 300. Independent Study/Tutorial

Department Members

Time and credit to be arranged.

BIO 311. Teaching

Dr. D. Wypij

BIO 312. Consultation

Dr. R. Betensky, Dr. D. Wypij

BIO 313. Computing

Dr. D. Wypij

BIO 350. Research

Cross-listed at FAS as BIST 350.

Department Members

Time and credit to be arranged.

BIO 400. Non-Resident Research

Department Members

Time and credit to be arranged.

BIO 501. Linear and Longitudinal Regression

Summer 2

Dr. G. Fitzmaurice

2.5 credits

BIO 503. Introduction to Programming and Statistical Modeling in R

Wintersession

TBA (P), TBA (S)

1.25 credits

BIO 504. Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Using ArcGIS

Wintersession

TBA

1.25 credits

BIO 505. Database Design and Usage for Health Research

Wintersession

Joseph White(P), Dr. J. Quackenbush (S)

1.25 credits

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