390.677.01
Database Design and Implementation in Clinical Research

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Term
Department
Clinical Investigation
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Naresh Punjabi
Contact Name
Cristina DeNardo
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Presents basic concepts of relational database design for clinical and basic research. Topics covered include: a) development of data collection forms, b) design of a relational database, c) data quality control, and d) importing and exporting collected data across different platforms. Access is the primary environment but the principles easily carryover to REDCap.
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:
  • 99% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Intended for SOCI certificate program or GTPCI students.
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
All students must get consent from instructor (Naresh Punjabi) or GTPCI Academic Administrator (Cristina DeNardo)
Consent Contact
JHSPH.gtpci@jhu.edu
Special Comments

Dates for 2020-21 are July 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29
(8 sessions; taught 5:00-7:00 pm)