CLS 563 Research Design, Methods, and Scientific Writing 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the MS program in Clinical Molecular Genetics, completion of a statistics course.
  • Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Graduate Bulletin

Overview of the research design and methods employed in clinical research, and the scientific writing method and style utilized to communicate proposals and research findings.  Students will learn to critically evaluate published scientific literature and identify theoretical and ethical considerations in research design.  Students will be required to assess scientific writing in the discipline and write a scientific research proposal.