PBH 299 - Introduction to Biostatistics

This course will introduce students to fundamental concepts in biostatistics and will guide students through real-world applications of biostatistics to public health problems. Topics covered will include descriptive statistics (i.e., measures of central tendency and variability), measures of extent of disease (i.e., prevalence, incidence, relative risk, risk difference, and odds ratio), probability, (e.g., measures of sensitivity and specificity), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sample size determination, and multivariable methods.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: MAT 105, MAT 111, STT 210, STT 215, MAT 151 or MAT 161. Minimum Grade of C- or ACT Math 22 or Math Placement Score of 2.
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Undergraduate level MAT105, MAT111, STT 210, STT 215, MAT 151 or MAT 161 Minimum Grade of C- or Advanced Algebra 3 or Basic Trigonometry 4 or Intermediate Trigonometry 5 or Advanced Trigonometry 6 or ACT Math 22 or Math Placement Score of 2.
Minimum passing grade “C-” or above required in each PBH course to progress in the program. Open to PBH majors only.
University Studies: Foundations/Mathematics and Statistics

Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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