CIM 250 - Cancer Statistics & Epidemiology

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will introduce the student to cancer statistics, principles of epidemiology, cancer surveillance, annual report preparation, presentation of cancer data and special studies. Use of cancer statistical data for marketing and strategic planning will also be studied.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 173, CSC 110, HSC 113, and HSC 137.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe methods and requirements for monitoring cancer data quality.
Develop strategies for evaluating and improving cancer data quality.
Discuss issues regarding managing a computerized cancer registry.
Describe briefly computer principles and database management systems.
Apply statistical techniques.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic biostatistical and epidemiological methodology.
Use reports of cancer registry data.
Develop reports of cancer registry data.