Practice in use of calculations and preparation of data for machine analysis. Studies advanced statistical methods for analysis of variance, multiple regression, survey methods, design of experimental investigations, vital statistics, bioassays, and sequential analysis. Advanced techniques of epidemiological investigation. Epidemiology of specific chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and mental disorders. Introduction to environmental and occupational epidemiology.
Students prepare research protocol on a given specific problem.
Covers the public health aspects of environmental issues. Presentation and discussion of problem clinical cases related to aerospace medicine. Covers civil pilot medical case histories including presentation of the medical condition that the pilot experienced, the implications by medical certification, and the proper steps in denying or certifying the pilot. M.D. degree required. Selected advance topics include the analyses of relevant aerospace accident reports, post-crash survivability, and future directions.