183. Biostatistical Methods I. (4 units) § Fa. Lecture 4 hours.
S. Glantz
This course provides an introduction to the use of statistical techniques in biomedical and behavioral research. The course will cover common descriptive statistics including the mean, median and standard deviation, as well as techniques for testing hypotheses (analysis of variance, t-tests, regression, nonparametric methods) and issues in sampling and design of experiments. ( department: EPID & BIO )
187. Intro Stat Theory & Practice. (5 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Previous course in introductory statistics. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
S. Paul
Review of basic statistical theory, sampling, descriptive statistics, and probability. Presentation of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, one- and two-factor analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear regression, and chi-square tests. A preparation for more advanced work. ( department: EPID & BIO )
192. Introduction to Linear Models. (5 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Biostatistics 183 or 187 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
S. Paul
This course begins with bivariate correlation and simple linear regression and then moves on to a presentation of multiple regression techniques and the analysis of variance under the general model. The focus is on the choice of technique and interpretation of results rather than on mathematical development of the methods. ( department: EPID & BIO )
200. Biostatistical Methods in Clinical Research I. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Epi 180.04 and possession of a MD, PhD, DDS or PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree. Exceptions to these prerequisites may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting. Restrictions: Individuals not enrolled in the ATCR Certificate Program or Masters Degree in Clinical Research may take this course, space permitting, only with the prior permission of the instructor. Auditing is not permitted.
B. Jersky
Course is an introduction to the study of biostatistics. Course addresses types of data, their summarization, exploration and explanation, as well as concepts of probability and their role in explaining uncertainty. Course concludes with coverage of inference applied to means , proportions, regression coefficients and contingency tables. Throughout the course, the software program STATA will be used. ( department: EPID & BIO )
208. Biostatistical Methods II. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Possession of MD, PhD, DDS or PharmD degree or permission of course director and Epidemiology 180.04 and Biostat 183 or equivalent. Restrictions: This course is part of the curriculum for the Advanced Training in Clinical Research (ATCR) Certificate Program and the Master's Degree Program in Clinical Research. This course has special fees attached for non-matriculated students. Lecture 3 hours.
S. Shiboski
Instruction in multiple predictor analyses as a tool for control of confounding and for constructing predictive models. Topics will include exploratory data analyses, linear regression, and logistic regression. The STATA statistical package will be used. ( department: EPID & BIO )
209. Biostatistical Methods III. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Possession of MD, PhD, DDS or PharmD degree or permission of course director and Epidemiology 180.04 and Biostat 183 and 208. Restrictions: This course is part of the curriculum for the Advanced Training in Clinical Research (ATCR) Certificate Program and the Master's Degree Program in Clinical Research. This course has special fees attached for non-matriculated students. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
S. Cheng
Advanced instruction in multiple predictor analyses. Topics will include survival analysis and regression for repeated measures. In the final weeks of the course, participants will receive individualized instruction for the analysis of their own data. ( department: EPID & BIO )
210. Biostatistical Methods IV. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Possession of MD, PhD, DDS or PharmD degree or permission of course director and Epidemiology 180.04 and Biostatistics 208 and 209. Restrictions: This course is part of the curriculum for the Advanced Training in Clinical Research (ATCR) Certificate Program and the Master's Degree Program in Clinical Research. This course has special fees attached for non-matriculated students. Lecture 3 hours.
D. Glidden
This is a continuation of the Biostatistical Methods in Clinical Research series, covering additional methods in multi-predictor analyses and allowing more in-depth exploration of the topics cobered in Biostat I, II and III. Topics in survival analysis and longitudinal analysis will be emphasized and students are also encouraged to utilize their own projects to motivate discussion and to suggest topics of interest. ( department: EPID & BIO )
212. Introduction to Statistical Computing in Clinical Research. (1 units) § Su. Prerequisites: EPI 180.04 and possession of a MD, PhD, DDS or PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree. Exceptions to these prerequisites may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting. Restrictions: This course is open to a limited number of individuals outside of the ATCR and master's programs. Preference is given to UCSF-affiliated personnel. Auditting is not permitted. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 1 hours.
M. Pletcher
This course will introduce clinical researchers to the use of computer software for managing and analyzing clinical research data. Currently available statistical packages will be described and the roles of spreadsheet and relational database programs discussed. Use of STATA for managing, cleaning, describing, and analyzing data will be taught in lecture and laboratory sessions. ( department: EPID & BIO )
226. Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research V. (1 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Epidemiology 202, Biostat 200, 208, 209. Exceptions may be made with the consent of the course director, space permitting. Restrictions: Intended for students in the ACTR or MAS programs, space permitting. Individuals not enrolled in the ATCR or MAS programs may take this course. Special fees apply. Auditing is not permitted.
J. Hilton
Instruction in advanced topics in biostatistics: current issues in the design and analysis of randomized clinical trials. ( department: EPID & BIO )
250. Research. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Research 3-24 hours.
Staff
( department: EPID & BIO )
297. Special Study. (1-3 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Seminar 3-9 hours.
Staff
Reading and conferences for qualified students under the direction of a member of the staff. ( department: EPID & BIO )
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