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2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog

2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	SGSS 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. One semester course includes metabolism: enzyme structure, kinetics and mechanisms: RNA, DNA, and protein biogenesis: DNA repair and recombination; cell cycle control, cancer genetics. Classroom time includes lectures, discussion, and demonstrations using traditional and alternative teaching methods. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8021 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. One semester course focuses on the study of the cell as the fundamental structural and functional unit of which all living organisms are constructed. Cell biology serves as a bridge between molecular biology, basic biochemistry, physiology, and morphology at the gross anatomical level and is increasingly a principal area of focus for biomedical research. In this course, the properties of cells are analyzed initially by viewing the structural organization, functional interactions, and biogenesis of cellular components with particular emphasis on understanding of processes involved in regulating the specific composition and interactions of cellular organelles. This understanding forms a basis for the subsequent consideration of cell-cell interactions at the cellular and the tissue level. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 6 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8022 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8033 - Integrated Systems Biology Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. One semester course includes basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of all the organ systems. Special topics also covered include integrated biosystems and feedback, physiological genomics, modern drug discovery, and hot research topics. Classroom time includes lectures, discussion, and demonstrations using traditional and alternative teaching methods. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 7 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8033 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies PhD program. An introduction to all research topics currently being conducted by biomedical sciences graduate faculty. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8040 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8050 - Introduction to Research I Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies Ph.D. program. Individualized instruction in research or core laboratories. Students should master at least one laboratory technique and become familiar with the various activities of the laboratories. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 10 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8050 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8065 - Critical Analysis of the Mechanisms of Disease Prerequisites: SGS 8021, SGS 8022, or approval from course director. This interdisciplinary course is designed to teach students how to read and analyze literature in the context of introducing students to the pathophysiological basis of disease. Emphasis is placed in three major areas: immunology, microbiology, and organ system pathophysiology. Class time includes a mixture of traditional lectures to cover background material along with a heavy emphasis on student discussion of the primary literature. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SGSS8021, SGSS8022 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8065 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8070 - Cancer Biology and Immunology This course is the first course of a two-hour sequence covering fundamental aspects of cancer biology. There is an emphasis on basic immunology and immunobiology as related to cancer, the etiology of cancer, natural history of neoplasia, epidemiology, host-tumor relationships and principles of chemotherapy, biological therapy, and radiotherapy. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 7 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8070 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8091 - Fundamentals of Functional Genomics This course will provide a fundamental understanding of how genomic and proteomic information can be used to elucidate functional mechanisms in an organism. Emphasis will be placed on linking genomic information to functional changes occurring at the cellular, organ and whole organism levels. The course will provide interdisciplinary lectures to train students to move freely among the disciplines needed to investigate genome function. The focus of the course will be on the relevance of functional genomics to inherited and acquired diseases and the process of converting the knowledge to the discovery of new therapeutics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8091 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8092 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine Prerequisites: SGS 8021, SGS 8022, or approval from course director. Course will provide a theoretical framework for understanding the fundamental concepts of mammalian genetics, functional genomics and bioinformatics as well as advanced technical and biological tools used in today’s biomedical research environment. The course will provide lectures on a wide range of classical and modern topics such as classical genetics, linkage analysis, genetic mapping, positional cloning, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. The focus of the course will be to understand the experimental identification of genes responsible for disease and modern applications of genomics and proteomics to understanding biological processes as well as their impact on modern medicine. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SGSS8021, SGSS8022 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8092 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. Integrative study of the cardiovascular system and how drugs are used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiac, vascular and renal physiology will be studied in detail, and also will be integrated into an overall scheme for control of the circulation. The use of drugs as cardiovascular research tools also will be interwoven into this approach. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8020 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8121 - Gastrointestinal Physiology This one hour course will cover the basics of GI Physiology for upper-level graduate students. Students will be introduced to cellular and systemic physiology of digestion and absorption, the biology of gastric hormones and the regulation of hepatic function. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8122 - Pulmonary Physiology This one hour course will cover the basics of Pulmonary Physiology for upper-level graduate students. Students will be introduced to cellular and systemic physiology of ventilation, gas exchange and the regulation of the pulmonary circulation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. Practical course on grant writing. Specific steps in writing a grant application, from the hypothesis and specific steps through the final product, are presented and discussed as the student writes an application that will be submitted to a granting agency. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8130 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I: The Basic Science of Oncology Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. As the first semester of a two-semester course sequence, this course covers fundamental aspects of cancer biology with emphasis on the etiology of cancer, natural history of neoplasia, epidemiology of human malignancies, host-tumor relationships, immunobiology and principles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 5 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8210 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8220 - Fundamentals of Oncology II: The Clinical Science of Oncology Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of SGS 8210, or permission of the course director. As the second semester of a two-semester course sequence, this course offers a survey of the entire spectrum of human neoplasias, emphasizing their classification, their natural history, their cellular and molecular biology and the diverse ways of which they are treated. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SGSS8210 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 5 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS8220 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first two semesters of the biomedical sciences core curriculum or permission of the course director. The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. This provides an introduction to analytical techniques and the scientific method in action. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 0 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: SGS9210 Graduate StudiesDPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences UndeclaredMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3020 - Sonologic Instrumentation Course emphasizes utilization and understanding of sonographic equipment and controls through problem-based learning. A review of mathematical concepts associated with sonologic physics is conducted. Basic sonographic principles are introduced. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS3610 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3100 - Clinical Internship I The course is an introduction to the various clinical sites in the sonographic areas of abdominal, gynecological, and obstetrical scanning. The student will be oriented to the work atmosphere of the hospital/clinical setting provided by each clinical affiliation. This course is the foundation of both the didactic component and remaining clinical internships. Each student will utilize skills in executing procedures introduced in didactic and laboratory classes. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 24 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS3641 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3110 - Clinical Internship II The course is a continuing introduction to the various clinical sites in the sonographic areas of abdominal, gynecological, and obstetrical scanning. Each student will utilize in executing procedures introduced in didactic and laboratory classes. Students continue to develop scanning expertise through supervised active participation in clinical environment. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3100 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 24 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS3642 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3120 - Clinical Internship III The course provides continuing exposure to the various clinical sites in the sonographic areas of abdominal, gynecological, and obstetrical scanning. Each student will utilize skills in executing procedures introduced in didactic and laboratory classes. Students continue to develop scanning expertise through supervised active participation in the clinical environment. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3110 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 24 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS3643 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3200 - Sonologic Application 1: Abd/OB/Gyn This course introduces students to sonographic anatomy and scanning in areas of abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology. This course emphasizes normal imaging anatomy, scanning protocols, and image orientation. Students learn Doppler ultrasound application for arterial and venous systems of above areas. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO3205 Equivalent Course: DMS3611 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3205 - Sonologic Application Laboratory I The course is a practical, hands-on course designed to apply scanning and patient care techniques gained from didactic courses. This course introduces basic scanning techniques utilized in executing general sonography procedures. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO3200 Equivalent Course: DMS3611 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3210 - Sonologic Application II: ABD/OB/GYN The course introduces students to sonographically relevant pathologic changes associated with the areas of abdomen, obstetrics, and gynecology. Emphasis is placed on all sonographic imaging modes and their role in pathology recognition. The course introduces students to sonographic anatomy and scanning in areas of the thyroid, breast, and male pelvis emphasizing normal imaging anatomy, scanning protocols, and image orientation. Students learn Doppler ultrasound application for arterial and venous systems of above areas. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3200 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO3215 Equivalent Course: DMS3614 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3215 - Sonologic Application Laboratory II This course is practical, hands-on course designed to apply scanning and patient care techniques gained from didactic courses. This course refines scanning techniques utilized in executing general sonography procedures. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3205 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO3210 Equivalent Course: DMS3614 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3220 - Sonologic Application III: ABD/OB/GYN This course introduces students to neurosonology, invasive procedures, and advanced techniques of the abdomen, pelvis, and small parts. Successful completion of the course requires passing grades on abdomen and OB/Gyn exit exams. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3210 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO3225 Equivalent Course: DMS3615 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 3225 - Sonologic Application Laboratory III The course is practical, hands-on course designed to apply scanning and patient care techniques gained from didactic courses. This course develops advanced techniques utilized in executing general sonography procedures. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO3220 Equivalent Course: DMS3615 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4030 - Applied Research The course allows students to explore topics of interest in diagnostic sonography. Protocols and best practices for publishing in a professional journal and preparing presentations are explored. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4623 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4040 - Sonographic Seminar The course explores advanced, leading edge concepts in the fields of sonography through the preparation and presentation of projects. Students also design learning modules in cooperation with healthcare professionals. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4030 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4637 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4130 - Clinical Internship IV This course is an introduction to various clinical sites in the fields of echocardiography and vascular technologies. Students rotate through various clinical sites and participate with the execution of sonographic examinations under direct and/or indirect supervision. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3120 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 24 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4641 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4140 - Clinical Internship V This course is a continuation of clinical education through rotations through clinical sites in the sonographic areas of vascular and echocardiography. The student is fully integrated to the work atmosphere of the hospital/clinical setting provided by each clinical affiliation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4130 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 24 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4642 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4150 - Clinical Internship VI The student will be fully integrated to the work atmosphere of the sonographic areas of echocardiography and vascular labs in the hospital/clinical setting. This course builds upon the foundation of both the didactic and clinical component present during previous semesters. Each student will utilize the skills in executing echocardiographic procedures. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4140 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 24 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4643 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4700 - Introduction to Vascular Sonography The course reviews normal vascular anatomy of the human body. Introduction to common vascular procedural protocols and pathologic processes associated with vascular sonography is provided. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: DMS3614, SONO3210 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO4705 Equivalent Course: DMS4625 Allied Health SciencesBSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical SonographyUndergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4705 - Introduction to Vascular Laboratory The course is a practical, hands-on experience designed to apply didactic course knowledge of vascular sonography. This course introduces basic common scanning techniques utilized in executing vascular sonographic procedures. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO3215 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO4700 Equivalent Course: DMS4625 Allied Health SciencesBSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical SonographyUndergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4800 - Sonologic Application of Echocardiography I This course introduces students to normal cardiac principles and modalities including pediatric and adult imaging techniques utilizing echocardiography including two-dimensional scanning M-mode and cardiac Doppler. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO4805 Equivalent Course: DMS4627 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4805 - Echocardiography Laboratory I This course introduces basic scanning techniques utilized in executing echocardiographic procedures including M-mode, 2-Dimensional, and cardiac Doppler. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO4800 Equivalent Course: DMS4627 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4810 - Sonologic Application of Echocardiography II This course introduces cardiac principles and modalities necessary for diagnostic evaluation of normal and variant pathologies associated with the adult patient. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4800 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO4815 Equivalent Course: DMS4631 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4815 - Echocardiography Laboratory II This course gives student direction in calculation, measurement and assessment of normal and abnormal echocardiographic imaging. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4805 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Co-Requisites: SONO4810 Equivalent Course: DMS4631 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4820 - Sonologic Application of Echocardiography III This course introduces advanced imaging techniques in the area of stress echocardiography, strain rate imaging, tissue Doppler echocardiography, intravascular echocardiography, assessment of wall motion abnormalities, and wall index scoring. This course also introduces 3-dimensional echocardiography and assists the student in preparation for the adult echocardiography registry. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4810 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4635 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4830 - Pediatric Echocardiography This course introduces cardiovascular pathologies associated with the pediatric patient population. This course includes common congenital abnormalities and pediatric echocardiographic diagnosis. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SONO4800 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4629 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SONO 4840 - Cardiac Evaluation Methods The course correlates diagnostic information obtained from echocardiographic examinations with other methods of cardiac evaluation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: DMS4633 BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SPDS 5001 - Special Dental Studies Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 36Contact Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. High: 36 Course Level: Professional Semester Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAR 0 - Star Program Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 4010 - Statistics and Research Methodology This course provides an introduction to research methodology and principles including basic methods of statistical analysis. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, epidemiology research designs, and reliability and validity of measurement. Students will perform statistical analysis and display of data and results, including use of microcomputer software package, and will critically evaluate published reports of clinical and epidemiological studies. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 4020 - Statistics and Research Methodology Prerequisite: College Algebra. This course provides an introduction to research methodology and principles including basic methods of statistical analysis. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, basic probability, nonparametrics, statistical process control, epidemiology, and research designs. Students will create data summaries and perform statistical analyses using a statistical software package. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Undergraduate Semester Equivalent Course: STAT4010 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 6300 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics This course serves as an introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics. The epidemiology portion of this course is intended to introduce students to epidemiology and its application to public health research and practice. It provides a conceptual foundation for further study of epidemiology; especially study design, quantitative concepts and methods, analysis, and interpretation. The biostatistics portion of this course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the biomedical, health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with probability, discrete and continuous distribution, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation topics covered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 7010 - Biostatistics I This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on application of these methods, with the following topics covered: graphical methods, probability, discrete and continuous distribution, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, correlation and critical reading of the research literature. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester, Post Professional Equivalent Course: STA7010 Graduate StudiesGraduate SemesterDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 7020 - Biostatistics II This course is the second course in a two-course sequence in Biostatistics that offers an introduction to some of the more advanced statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods. Topics include factorial ANOVA, multiple linear regression and correlation, ANCOVA, logistic regression, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, clinical trials, experimental design, epidemiology, diagnostic tests, and critical reading of the research. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA7020 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 7040 - Biomedical Statistics This survey course offers an introduction to the majority of statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the biomedical sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with the following topics covered: graphical methods, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing for the one and two-sample case) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, one-way ANOVA, simple linear regression, correlation, factorial ANOVA (fixed and random effects), multiple linear regression and correlation, ANCOVA, logistic regression, longitudinal data analysis, and survival analysis and the critical reading of the research literature. Prerequisites: College Algebra (Calculus highly recommended) or prior approval of course director. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA7040 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 7050 - Research Design and Statistics The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of basic concepts and methods of statistical inference in the biomedical health sciences. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to understand, interpret, and critique the results of application of statistical techniques as found in the health sciences literature. This course is comprised of eight modules with voice-overs and remote administration/testing. Prerequisites: College algebra or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester, Post Professional Equivalent Course: STA7050 Graduate Studies , ResidentsMain campus Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 7060 - Research Design and Statistics The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of basic concepts and methods of statistical inference in the biomedical health sciences. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to understand, interpret, and critique the results of application of statistical techniques as found in the health sciences literature. This course is comprised of eight WebCT modules with voice-overs and remote administration/testing capabilities. Prerequisites: College algebra or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester, Post Professional Equivalent Course: STAT7050 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 7070 - Biomedical Statistics This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the biomedical, health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with graphical methods, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation. Students will learn to use the NCSS microcomputer statistical software package. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA7040, STAT7040 Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8110 - Introduction to Biostatistics Prerequisites: Calculus This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with graphical statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing for the one and two-sample case) for numeric categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8110 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8120 - Probability and Distributions This course covers basic probability theory, the concepts of random variables, univariate and multivariate distributions, discrete and continuous joint, marginal, and conditional distributions in general. Several specific probability distributions are covered in detail: normal, binomial, multinomial, Student’s t, F, chi-square. Expectation theorems, the law of large numbers, and the central limit theorem are also covered. Prerequisites: Calculus. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8120 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8130 - Introduction to Epidemiology This course serves as an introduction to epidemiology. Topics include basic concepts, types of studies, description and analysis of epidemiologic data, and epidemiology in disease control. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8130 Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8140 - Programming for Data Analysis This course provides a hands-on exposure to programming, data management and report generation with one of the most popular statistical software packages. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Graduate Semester Main campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8210 - Linear Models I This course is a study of the general linear statistical model and the linear hypothesis. Topics include the multivariate normal distributions of quadratic forms, and parameter estimation and hypothesis testing for full-rank regression models. Variable selection, regression diagnostics and “dummy” variable coding will also be covered. Prerequisites: Knowledge of linear algebra. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8210 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8220 - Estimation and Hypothesis Testing Prerequisites: Multivariable Calculus and Probability & Distributions. STAT 8120. Introduction to the theoretical properties of point estimators and tests of hypotheses. Sufficient statistics, likelihood, best linear unbiased estimates, elements of statistical tests, the Neyman-Pearson Lemma, UMP tests, univariate normal inference, decision theory and multivariate distributions are covered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8120 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8220 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8230 - Experimental Design This course covers the basic principles of experimental design. It covers the concepts of randomization, blocking, replication and interaction. Various designs are covered and their strengths and weaknesses are illuminated. These designs include factorials, complete and incomplete designs, Latin and Greco-Latin square designs, and split-plot designs. Confounding and fractional replication is also covered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8230 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8240 - Introduction to Clinical Trials This introductory course will address basic and advanced statistical techniques used in clinical trials. Material presented will include the principles underlying the planning, management and implementation of clinical trials, the application of basic statistical methods used in the analysis of data from clinical trials, and the interpretation of results. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8341, STAT8341 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8260 - Design Analysis and Observational Studies Advantages and disadvantages of prospective and retrospective study designs; design and analysis issues in both cohort and case-control studies, including proper selection of study subjects, data quality, sources and types of bias, controlling for confounding, maximizing participation and minimizing loss to follow-up in prospective studies, power and sample size; statistical methods including categorical data analysis, logistic regression, Cox regression; use of statistical packages such as SAS and StatXact for analysis. Review and discussion of current representative studies. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT6300, STAT7040, STAT7070 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8270 - Categorical Data Analysis This course focuses on statistical methods for analyzing categorical data; topics include inference for a single proportion; inference for two-way contingency tables; models for categorical response variables, including logistic and loglinear models; analysis of matched-pairs data; power and sample size considerations. Emphasis will be placed on methods and models most useful in health-related research. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8311, STAT8311 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8310 - Linear Models II This course is a continuation of Linear Models I, and covers the analysis of experiments using linear models. Single- and multiple-factor analysis of variance and analysis of covariance will be examined, including types of factor effects and analysis involving missing data. Topics of experimental design relevant to biomedical research will also be covered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8210 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8310 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8311 - Demography and the Analysis of Rates and Proportions This course introduces students to the basics of demographic estimation and analysis and introduces students to those statistical methods useful in the analysis of rates and proportions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8130 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8311 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8320 - Time to Event Data Analysis This course serves as an introduction to time-to-event (survival) data analysis. Both theory and applications are covered and methods include non-parametric, parametric, and semi-parametric (Cox model) approaches. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110, STAT8120, STAT8220 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8320 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8321 - Statistical Models of Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics Introduction to modeling DNA and protein evolution and to reconstructing evolutionary relationships from DNA and protein sequences. Statistical models are applied to comparisons of DNA and protein sequences to make inferences about their common ancestry and past evolutionary events. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8120, STAT8220 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8321 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8330 - Special Topics in Biostatistics This course is designed to cover special topics in theory and methods of Biostatistics that are not covered in regular courses. The topics will depend on the research interest of the instructor and the students. Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Main campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8331 - Mendelian Genetics The analysis of frequencies of single Mendelian genes within populations including Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, non-random mating, admixture/subdivision, linkage equilibrium, selection/mutation, likelihood estimation, latent variables and the EM algorithm, pedigree analysis and genetic identify, linkage analysis. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8220 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8331 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8340 - Readings and Research This course consists of readings and research in the current biostatistical literature, advanced topics in biostatistical theory and methods, and a supervised research project which will potentially lead to publications and/or presentations. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 6 Course Level: Graduate Semester Main campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8341 - Introduction to Clinical Trials This introductory course will address basic and advanced statistical techniques used in clinical trials. Material presented will include the principles underlying the planning, management and implementation of clinical trials, the application of basic statistical methods used in the analysis of data from clinical trials, and the interpretation of results. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8341 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8350 - Epidemic Modeling This course serves as an introduction to types of epidemiological studies and covers modeling of various types of epidemics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8130, STAT8270 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8412, STAT8412 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8360 - Systematic Reviews This course covers systematic reviews of the literature for controlled clinical trials and observational studies. Statistical methods and computer software is reviewed and how to use systematic reviews in practice is detailed. Topics to be covered are introduction to systematic reviews and meta analysis, systematic reviews of controlled clinical trials, investigating variability between studies, systematic reviews of observational studies, statistical methods and computer software, using systematic reviews in practice, the Cochrane collaboration, and other evidence-based medicine topics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8240 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8513, STAT8513 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8370 - Intermediate Epidemiology Illustrates concepts, methods, and strategies used in epidemiology studies, beyond the principles discussed in Basic Epidemiology Courses. Topics include basic study designs, analysis of birth cohorts, measures of disease frequency and association, bias, confounding, effect modification and interaction, stratification and adjustment, quality control, and reporting of epidemiologic results. In the laboratory exercises, students work in small groups, further considering and discussing the topics and concepts covered in lectures. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110, STAT8130 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8390 - Seminar in Clinical and Translational Science This course consists of clinical and translational research seminars by MCG faculty members and visiting researchers. Students will have an opportunity to talk to each speaker informally and to serve as hosts to visiting scientists. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2 Course Level: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8400 - Mentored Research in Clinical and Translational Science Prerequisite: Permission of Clinical and Translational Science Program The student works closely with his/her faculty mentors and Advisory Committee on an in-depth study of a research question of interest to both student and mentors. The course may be repeated as necessary until the student completes the research. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1 Course Level: Graduate Semester Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8410 - Generalized Linear Models (GLMS) Prerequisites: All other biostatistics courses except Time-To-Event Data Analysis - STAT 8320. This course serves as an introduction to Generalized Linear Models (GLMs). It instructs students in a unifying theory that combines the areas of linear models, non-linear models, regression, categorical data, and analysis of variance. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8410 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8412 - Epidemic Modeling This course serves as an introduction to types of epidemiological studies and covers modeling of various types of epidemics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8130, STAT8311 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8412 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8422 - Biological Sequence Analysis Introduction to statistical methods in the analysis of DNA and protein sequence data. This course exposes students to applications of statistical theory to assembling biological sequences, making inferences about single sequences, and comparing two or more sequences. Statistical foundations of BLAST tests are covered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8120, STAT8220, STAT8321 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Main campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8432 - Quantitative Genetics The statistical analysis of complex phenotypes. Topics include genotypic value, genetic variance, and linear models. Environmental variance, genotype by environment interaction, threshold models and generalized linear mixed models, mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL), and variance component estimation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8331 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8432 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8442 - Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials This course will address advanced statistical techniques used in the design and analysis of both clinical and sequential trials. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110, STAT8120, STAT8210, STAT8220, STAT8310, STAT8341 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C, C, C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8442 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8510 - Programming for Data Analysis This course provides a hands-on exposure to programming, data management and report generation with one of the most popular statistical software packages. Prerequisite: College algebra Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8140, STAT8140 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8513 - Systematic Reviews This course covers systematic reviews of the literature for controlled clinical trials and observational studies. Statistical methods and computer software is reviewed and how to use systematic reviews in practice is detailed. Topics to be covered are introduction to systematic reviews and meta analysis, systematic reviews of controlled clinical trials, investigating variability between studies, systematic reviews of observational studies, statistical methods and computer software, using systematic reviews in practice, the Cochrane collaboration, and other evidence-based medicine topics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8341 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8513 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8520 - Statistical Theory I Fundamentals of random variables and probability theory; discrete and continuous distributions; exponential families; joint, marginal, and conditional distributions; functions of random variables; transformation and change of variables; order statistics; convergence concepts; central limit theorem; sampling distributions. Prerequisites: Multivariable Calculus and Matrix Algebra. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8120, STAT8120 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8523 - Analysis of Microarray Gene Expression Data Introduction to modeling and analyzing expression data of microarrays. Methods of cluster analysis will be covered as ways to attempt to group genes of the same biochemical pathways together. Students will also learn to test hypotheses related to microarray designs, with emphasis on determining which genes are differentially expressed between two populations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8120, STAT8220, STAT8321 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8523 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8533 - Medical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Advanced statistical analyses specific for medical and health data and designs involving humans. Topics included are linkage analyses, association studies, linkage disequilibrium mapping, segregation analyses, and gene and environment interaction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8432 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8533 Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8550 - High Throughput Data Analysis This course will cover quality assessment and normalization of arrays; Summarization of various array-based assays: CGH, ChIP and methylation; Issues for high-throughput sequencing data; Tests of significance and multiple comparisons; Multivariate analysis of pathways and GO functional groups. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: STAT 8520 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8600 - Biostatistical Consulting in Research This course is designed for students to gain practical experience in integration of statistical theory and application in current research, systematic formulation of problems, data format, collection procedures, design, analysis, interpretation and communication of results. A project write-up will be required at the conclusion of each project. Course Prerequisites: All core biostatistics courses (except STAT8320) and one of the three elective module courses. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 0 Course Level: Graduate Semester Main campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy, Master of Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8610 - Applied Linear Models I This course will continue the investigation of simple linear regression from the introduction to Biostatistics course with extension to multiple linear regression models. Model selection, validation, diagnostics and remedial measures will be covered. SAS will be used for applying these methods to biomedical data. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8110, STAT8510, STAT8520 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8210, STAT8210 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8620 - Statistical Theory II Point and interval estimation; hypothesis and significance testing maximum likelihood and moment estimators; Bayes estimators; unbiased estimators; sufficiency and completeness; Fisher information; uniformly most powerful tests; likelihood ratio tests; asymptotic inference; introduction to Bayesian inference. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8520 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8220, STAT8220 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8630 - Applied Linear Models This course will cover simple linear regresssion with extension to multiple linear regression models including model selection, validation, diagnostics and remedial measures. Additionally, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple treatment comparisons, factorial ANOVA, randomized complete-block designs, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), ANOVA with unbalanced data, fixed-/random-/mixed-effect models, repeated-measures designs, and nested designs. SAS will be used for applying these methods to biomedical data. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: STAT 8120, STAT 8510, STAT 8520 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8640 - Generalized Linear Models I Fitting of generalized linear models, diagnostics, contingency tables, categorical data analysis, measures of agreement, asymptotic theory, overdispersion, quasi-likelihood, multicategorical responses, estimating equations, generalized linear mixed models. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: STAT 8620, STAT 8630 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8650 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes Finite probability models, Markov chains, martingales, random walk, Possion processes, model elements of renewal and reliability theory, Brownian motion, stochastic differential equations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: STAT 8520 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8710 - Applied Linear Models II One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple treatment comparisons, ANOVA diagnostics, factorial ANOVA, randomized complete block designs, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), ANOVA with unbalanced data, random and mixed effect models, repeated measures designs, nested designs and response surface methods. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8610, STAT8620 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8310, STAT8310 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8720 - Survival Analysis This course offers an introduction to the analysis of observed times to events, e.g., times to death (survival times). The course focuses on methods of regression generalized to the case of censored survival data. Regression models studied include non-parametric (Kaplan-Meier), semi-parametric (Cox’s PH Model), and parametric regression models (Exponential, Weibull, Log-Logistic, & others). Other topics covered include model development, model adequacy, extensions to the Cox PH model, recurrent event models and frailty models. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8630, STAT8620 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8320, STAT8320 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8740 - Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials This course will address advanced statistical techniques used in the design and analysis of both clinical and sequential trials. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8630, STAT8130 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8442, STAT8442 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8750 - Introduction to Genetic Analysis In addition to providing a basic introduction to genetics, this course also aims to connect fundamental principles of biology and genetics, and evolution to mathematical and statistical models used in genetic research. This course is a prerequisite for more advanced courses in statistical and population genetics (e.g. genetic analysis laboratory, statistical aspects of human population genetics, genetics in epidemiology, and theoretical basis of genetic analysis). By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired a genetics vocabulary, to be familiar with single locus and multilocus inheritance, to have a broad understanding of the different types of genetic variation and how each could contribute to phenotypic variation in heritable traits, and most importantly, to have a basic understanding of how any of these concepts could be quantified in statistical and/or mathematical models. The course format will consist of lectures, discussions, and homework assignments. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: STAT 8630 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8870 - Biostatistical Consulting in Research This course is designed for student to gain practical experience in integration of statistical theory and application in current research, systematic formulation of research problems, data formatting, data collection, study design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: STAT8630, STAT8130, STAT8620 Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8600, STAT8600 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8880 - Special Topics This course is designed to cover special topics in theory and methods of Biostatistics that are not covered in regular courses. The topics will depend on the research interests of the instructor and the students. Grade Mode: Normal Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 3 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8330, STAT8330 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8890 - Readings and Research Prerequisites: Permission of instructor This course consists of readings and research in the current biostatistical literature, advanced topics in biostatistical theory and methods, and a supervised research project which will potentially lead to publications and/or presentations. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 12Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 12 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8340, STAT8340 Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8910 - Biostatistical Consulting Project Required course for Master of Science students who choose the Non-Thesis Option. Consists of one or more consulting project write-up(s), directed by a Biostatistics faculty member. A formal oral presentation is required at the conclusion of the consulting project(s). Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 9Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 9 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA8600, STAT8600 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	STAT 8920 - Thesis Research Prerequisite: Consent of Major Advisor. The thesis project for the MS program will be for two types: (i) use of established but state-of-the-art statistical tools to analyze and report on collected data sets; or (ii) a rigorous review of statistical literature, possibly involving a small amount of methodological research, that has potential use in complex biomedical data analysis. Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 9 Course Level: Graduate Semester Equivalent Course: STA9000, STAT9000 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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SGSS 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation

SGSS 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology

SGSS 8033 - Integrated Systems Biology

SGSS 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research

SGSS 8050 - Introduction to Research I

SGSS 8065 - Critical Analysis of the Mechanisms of Disease

SGSS 8070 - Cancer Biology and Immunology

SGSS 8091 - Fundamentals of Functional Genomics

SGSS 8092 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine

SGSS 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology

SGSS 8121 - Gastrointestinal Physiology

SGSS 8122 - Pulmonary Physiology

SGSS 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing

SGSS 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I: The Basic Science of Oncology

SGSS 8220 - Fundamentals of Oncology II: The Clinical Science of Oncology

SGSS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem

SONO 3020 - Sonologic Instrumentation

SONO 3100 - Clinical Internship I

SONO 3110 - Clinical Internship II

SONO 3120 - Clinical Internship III

SONO 3200 - Sonologic Application 1: Abd/OB/Gyn

SONO 3205 - Sonologic Application Laboratory I

SONO 3210 - Sonologic Application II: ABD/OB/GYN

SONO 3215 - Sonologic Application Laboratory II

SONO 3220 - Sonologic Application III: ABD/OB/GYN

SONO 3225 - Sonologic Application Laboratory III

SONO 4030 - Applied Research

SONO 4040 - Sonographic Seminar

SONO 4130 - Clinical Internship IV

SONO 4140 - Clinical Internship V

SONO 4150 - Clinical Internship VI

SONO 4700 - Introduction to Vascular Sonography

SONO 4705 - Introduction to Vascular Laboratory

SONO 4800 - Sonologic Application of Echocardiography I

SONO 4805 - Echocardiography Laboratory I

SONO 4810 - Sonologic Application of Echocardiography II

SONO 4815 - Echocardiography Laboratory II

SONO 4820 - Sonologic Application of Echocardiography III

SONO 4830 - Pediatric Echocardiography

SONO 4840 - Cardiac Evaluation Methods

SPDS 5001 - Special Dental Studies

STAR 0 - Star Program

STAT 4010 - Statistics and Research Methodology

STAT 4020 - Statistics and Research Methodology

STAT 6300 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics

STAT 7010 - Biostatistics I

STAT 7020 - Biostatistics II

STAT 7040 - Biomedical Statistics

STAT 7050 - Research Design and Statistics

STAT 7060 - Research Design and Statistics

STAT 7070 - Biomedical Statistics

STAT 8110 - Introduction to Biostatistics

STAT 8120 - Probability and Distributions

STAT 8130 - Introduction to Epidemiology

STAT 8140 - Programming for Data Analysis

STAT 8210 - Linear Models I

STAT 8220 - Estimation and Hypothesis Testing

STAT 8230 - Experimental Design

STAT 8240 - Introduction to Clinical Trials

STAT 8260 - Design Analysis and Observational Studies

STAT 8270 - Categorical Data Analysis

STAT 8310 - Linear Models II

STAT 8311 - Demography and the Analysis of Rates and Proportions

STAT 8320 - Time to Event Data Analysis

STAT 8321 - Statistical Models of Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics

STAT 8330 - Special Topics in Biostatistics

STAT 8331 - Mendelian Genetics

STAT 8340 - Readings and Research

STAT 8341 - Introduction to Clinical Trials

STAT 8350 - Epidemic Modeling

STAT 8360 - Systematic Reviews

STAT 8370 - Intermediate Epidemiology

STAT 8390 - Seminar in Clinical and Translational Science

STAT 8400 - Mentored Research in Clinical and Translational Science

STAT 8410 - Generalized Linear Models (GLMS)

STAT 8412 - Epidemic Modeling

STAT 8422 - Biological Sequence Analysis

STAT 8432 - Quantitative Genetics

STAT 8442 - Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials