MEDB 5530      Independent Study I
Focused readings and/or special research project in an area selectred by the graduate student in consultation with the advisor. Prerequisites: Advisor's Permission
Credits: 1-3 hours
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MEDB 5531      Independent Study II
Focused readings and/or special research projects in an area selected by the graduate student in consultation with the advisor.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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MEDB 5535      Quantitative Aspects of Epidemimologic Research
This course introduces conceptual models of aspects of epidemiologic research methodology, including various forms of bias and imprecision. These conceptual models will be used to obtain deeper understanding of epidemiologic measures and causal inference. on completion of the course, students should be better prepared to contribute to the design and interpretation of epidemiologic research. The course is offered only as an on-line learning course, allowing the students to set their own pace.
Credits: hours
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MEDB 5550      Health Outcomes Seminar
this course is a series of seminars presented by bioinformatics for faculty, health outcomes researchers at St. Luke's and other health outcomes professionals. The seminars cover a variety of topics unique to managing, implementing, analyzing data and publishing health outcomes research.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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MEDB 5560      Medical Decision Making
This course will introduce the concept of medical decision making under uncertainty through an examination of disease probabilities and how they are altered by the characteristics of the diagnostic test being studies or used clinically. Decision trees will be introduced as a mechanism for communicating complex medical decisions and introductory level decision analysis will be presented. The measurement of patient values for alternative outcomes will be introduced as they pertain to direct payoff values as well as modifiers to cost payoffs.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5561      Responsible Conduct of Research
An interdisciplinary course which covers principles and day-to-day practicalities of research ethics, information about regulatory requirements for conducting research including safety issues and the use of humans, animals and radioactive & biohazardous materials; discuss current issues in the ethical aspects of research, such as scientists' obligations with respect to public policy and advocacy.
Credits: hours
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MEDB 5589      Special Topics
An opportunity to explore in depth topics not included in usual course offerings. One or more topics will be announced in advance of registration.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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MEDB 5590      Special Topics
An opportunity to explore in depth topics not included in usual course offerings. One or more topics will be announced in advance of registration.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5591      Internship I
Opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in clinical, computational, or genomics research and gain insight into potential career options. Students develop appreciation for teamwork and commitment in professional environments. Prerequisites: MEDB 5501, MEDB 5502, MEDB 5510m MEDB 5513
Credits: 1-3 hours
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MEDB 5592      Internship II
Opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in clinical, computational, or genomics research and gain insight into potential career options. Students develop appreciation for teamwork and commitment in professional environments. Internship II is applicable to students who have previously completed 3 hours of internship. Prerequisites: MEDB 5501, MEDB 5502, MEDB 5510, MEDB 5513, MEDB 5591
Credits: 1-3 hours
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MEDB 5595      Capstone Experience
This course is designed for the non-thesis student to demonstrate that they have mastered key learning objectives expected of the graduating master's student in the Clinical Research emphasis area. After completion of the core courses in the Masters of Bioinformatics curriculum, students will apply their learning to developing, implementing and presenting results from a project that demonstrates integration of the knowledge, abilities and values emphasized in the degree program. Prerequisites: Permission of graduate advisor.
Credits: 3 hours
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MEDB 5599      Research and Thesis
Research for thesis. Prerequisite: Advisor's permission.
Credits: 3-6 hours
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MEDB 5899      Required Graduate Enrollment
Credits: 1 hours
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