Fall 2019: Biostatistics component of Phar3011 (Critical Appraisal Series IIA)

PHAR 3011   Critical Appraisal Series IIA
CREDIT HOURS: 1.5
This course advances and reinforces the topics learned in Critical Appraisal Series I with a focus on research methods and biostatistics seen in various trial designs. Lectures will provide the basis for being introduced to the core content of the course. Application and practice of critical appraisal skills will derive from various activities throughout the course. Students will create a clinical case and question, learn how to critically evaluate the medical literature and write a term paper reviewing the evidence behind a clinical decision. This term paper will be completed in PHAR 3012.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture & Small Group Work - 2 hours
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of all second year classes


Winter 2019: Biostatistics component of Phar2012Y (Critical Appraisal Series I)

PHAR 2012X/Y    Critical Appraisal Series I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students are introduced to a variety of drug/health information resources, including specific websites, texts, journals, bibliographic databases, and the Regional Drug Information Service. They gain experience in evaluating and using these resources efficiently and effectively through various activities including assignments. Second term focuses on the fundamentals of clinical research methodology, evaluating research papers, and biostatistics.

FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK – 2 hours