SIBS 2009 Syllabus

This is the tentative 2009 syllabus -- subject to change.

On most days (Mon-Fri), instruction will be in the form of lectures, special presentations, and group panel discussions in a morning session from 10:00 am - noon. In the afternoon session from 1:30 pm - 3:30pm, students will engage in "hands-on" activities including learning to use statistical software, data analyses, and computer simulation exercises.

Each week will feature a field trip related to issues of importance to biostatistics. Bus transportation will be provided.

Following common statistical practice, students will be randomized into teams of 2-3. During the first week of the program, each team will be assigned a project involving data from a real study carried out by Duke Clinical Research Institute or other research institutions. Over the course of the program, teams will become familiar with the data and, using techniques learned in class, carry out analyses to address the questions from the study. Teams will present their results during the last week of the program.

On weekends, we will take several "fun" field trips to attractions in the Triangle area and beyond. Field trips are given below are representative and are subject to change.