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Database Design and Implementation in Clinical Research

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Term
Department
Clinical Investigation
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, July 14, 2025
End Date
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Khalil Ghanem
Contact Name
Khalil Ghanem
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Presents basic concepts of relational database design for clinical and basic research. Includes development of data collection forms, building databases for both “classic” and “longitudinal” projects using REDCap, data quality control, and data security.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Construct a database environment for efficient storage and access of data
  2. Perform queries for data quality control and exportation to statistical packages for analysis
  3. Describe the relational database environment
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Assignments
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Dates for 2025-26 are: July 14-17 and July 21-24
(all 8 sessions required; taught 5:00-7:00 pm real-time)