Competencies and Learning Objectives for
| Number | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply the theoretical foundations of probability theory and distribution theory | BIOSTAT601 |
| 2 | Apply foundational mathematical statistical concepts and skills for conducting statistical inference | BIOSTAT602 |
| 3 | Perform linear regression model fitting and diagnostic assessment | BIOSTAT650 |
| 4 | Understand the main components of generalized linear models and how to choose an appropriate model based on the outcomes and study design | BIOSTAT651 |
| 5 | Fit generalized linear models for various outcome types and provide correct interpretation of the results | BIOSTAT651 |
| 6 | Use general linear models and linear mixed models for analyzing correlated continuous data, as well as marginal (i.e. generalized estimating equations), conditional (i.e. generalized linear mixed model) and transition models for analyzing correlated discrete data | BIOSTAT653 |
| 7 | Properly interpret and present the results from such longitudinal analysis to both methods and substantive audiences | BIOSTAT653 |
| 8 | Analyze, interpret, and communicate through written and oral presentation the results of a statistical analysis of biomedical data to an audience from a variety of health-related areas (e.g. public health, medicine, genetics, biology, psychology, nursing, or pharmacy) and for the broad scientific community | BIOSTAT699 |
| Number | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply the theoretical foundations of probability theory and distribution theory | BIOSTAT601 |
| 2 | Apply foundational mathematical statistical concepts and skills for conducting statistical inference | BIOSTAT602 |
| 3 | Apply data science techniques in the analysis of health data, including data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization | BIOSTAT620 |
| 4 | Apply descriptive and inferential methodologies according to the type of study design or sampling technique for answering a particular public health question | BIOSTAT625 |
| 5 | Apply basic informatics and computational techniques in the analysis of big health data, and interpret results of statistical analysis | BIOSTAT626 |
| 6 | Master the theoretical foundations to design and apply machine learning algorithms in biomedical applications. Understand the process of developing and assessing machine learning algorithms, including design principles, parameter estimations, and performance evaluation. Understand a diverse set of commonly used machine learning algorithms in both supervised and unsupervised learning scenarios | BIOSTAT626 |
| 7 | Apply quantitative techniques commonly used to summarize and display big public health data | BIOSTAT629 |
| 8 | Perform linear regression model fitting and diagnostic assessment | BIOSTAT650 |
| 9 | Understand the main components of generalized linear models and how to choose an appropriate model based on the outcomes and study design | BIOSTAT651 |
| 10 | Fit generalized linear models for various outcome types and provide correct interpretation of the results | BIOSTAT651 |
| Number | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Describe sources and processes involved in the transport, behavior and fate of toxic chemicals in the environment and workplace | EHS652 |
| 2 | Recognize adverse health consequences of common environmental and occupational exposures to chemical, physical, and biological hazards | EHS603 |
| 3 | Interpret EHS info within the context of public health | EHS652 |
| 4 | Apply basic research techniques to investigate exposures to, or health effects resulting from, environmental health hazards | Thesis |
| 5 | Demonstrate oral and written presentation skills by communicating results of an investigational environmental health project or study to other professionals and the public | Thesis |
| Number | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify and describe the qualitative and quantitative aspect of hazardous workplace agents, factors, and stressors associated with defined sources and/or processes | EHS652 |
| 2 | Assess qualitative, quantitative, and statistical aspects of workplace hazards and exposures, and consequent health risks based on applicable pathways and modes of action | EHS652 |
| 3 | Explain the physiological, toxicological, and/or biomechanical interactions of physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and ergonomic agents, factors, and/or stressors found in the workplace with the human body | EHS603, EHS556, EHS602 |
| 4 | Analyze, interpret, and apply statistical and epidemiological data | PUBHLTH512, EPID601, Thesis |
| 5 | Demonstrate the ability to formulate, design, and conduct a research investigation; analyze and interpret the data; and present the results and conclusions | Thesis |
| Number | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain basic principles of toxicology and their application to public health | EHS602 |
| 2 | Perform effectively in teams to design, conduct, and interpret studies that assess toxicological mechanisms and adverse responses resulting from defined exposures to chemicals | Thesis |
| 3 | Explain how molecular mechanisms, biological processes, and chemical reactivity influence possible toxicant targets at the molecular, cellular, organ, and physiological level | EHS616 |
| 4 | Apply toxicological knowledge and skills to the risk assessment of chemicals | EHS602 |
| 5 | Demonstrate oral and written presentation skills by communicating results of an investigational toxicology project or study to other professionals and the public | Thesis |
| Number | Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interpret key findings from advanced nutritional research | NUTR688, NUTR698/9 |
| 2 | Develop a discovery-based research study to evaluate some aspect of nutritional sciences | NUTR698/9 |
| 3 | Predict consequences that result from defects in specific metabolic pathways, including vitamin and macronutrient deficiencies or inborn errors of metabolism | NUTR630 |
| 4 | Deduce how specific micronutrient deficiencies relate to poor health including the mechanism(s) of action | NUTR631 |
| 5 | Analyze quantitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate | BIOSTAT521 |
| 6 | Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals & groups, and investigate diet and disease relationships | NUTR640 |