PUBHBIO 7235
Applied Survival Analysis
Introduction to time‐to‐event data analysis. Kaplan‐Meier estimation, log rank tests, proportional hazards regression analysis for censored or truncated data with extensions to time‐dependent covariates and model building.
Prequisite(s): PUBHBIO 6211 or STAT 6450 or STAT 6950 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for STAT 6605.
PUBHBIO 7230
Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis
Statistical models and methods for the analysis of data arising from longitudinal studies with repeated measurements on subjects over time.
Prequisite(s): PUBHBIO 6211, Stat 6450 or Stat 6950.
PUBHBIO 7225
Survey Sampling Methods
Sampling from finite populations, simple random, stratified, systematic and cluster sampling design, ratio and regression
estimates, non‐sampling errors, models.
Prequisite(s): PUBHBIO 6211, or Stat 5301 or equiv.
PUBHBIO 7220
Applied Generalized Linear Models in Public Health
Introduction to generalized linear models (GLMs) for categorical and discrete data and their application in clinical and public health research.
Prequisite(s): PUBHBIO 6211 or permission of instructor.
PUBHBIO 7215
Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials
Design, monitoring and analysis of clinical trials; includes protocol development, randomization schemes, sample size methods and ethical issues.
Prequisite(s): Stat 5301 or PUBHBIO 6210, PUBHLTH 6001 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
PUBHBIO 7194
Group Studies in Biostatistics
Group studies in biostatistical methods. Format will include
lectures, readings, presentations and discussions in an area of special interest to students and faculty.
Prequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
PUBHBIO 7193
Individual Studies in Biostatistics
Independent study in Biostatistics.
Prequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
PUBHBIO 6270
Introduction to SAS for Public Health Students
Introduction to programming using SAS software to accomplish public health data management and analysis.
Prequisite(s): Graduate student standing in PUBHLTH or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for STAT 5740 or 6740.
PUBHBIO 6250
Regression Methods for the Health Sciences
A second course in regression modeling for public health, including models for binary outcomes, count outcomes, survival/censored outcomes and data collected from complex survey designs.
Prequisite(s): PUBHBIO 6211 or permission of instructor.
PUBHBIO 6211
Applied Biostatistics II
A second course in applied biostatistical methods with an emphasis on regression methods commonly used in the health sciences. The focus is on linear regression and ANOVA. Integrated with use of computer statistical packages.
Prequisite(s): Grade of B‐ or above in PUBHBIO 6210 or PUBHLTH 6001 or permission of instructor.