EPI 534 Computer Applications in Biostatistics

Credits: 3
This course is designed for students in the Epi/Biostat track of the MPH program who have completed most or all of their required courses. It will introduce students to several data entry, management and analysis software packages that they can use in their future research projects. The philosophy of the instructors is that there is no single “best” software package to manage the research process, but rather many “tools” that can be used in individually or in combination to meet the needs of a given project. Thus, the students will be encouraged to design and present their own processes using the Oregon State birth and death certificate files. In-class examples and exercises will be featured using a “hands-on” format in the department’s student computing lab. This course could be extremely helpful in preparation for MPH thesis projects.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit