140.630.49
Introduction to Data Management

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Biostatistics
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:00am - 12:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Andre Hackman
Contact Name
Andre Hackman
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Introduces students to the principles and skills required to collect and manage research data in a public health setting. Focuses on tools for collecting data that range from spreadsheets to web-based systems, database fundamentals, data collection form design, data entry screen design, proper coding of data, strategies for quality control and data cleaning, protection and sharing of data, and integrating data from external sources. Includes practical and hands-on exercises that require some entry-level computer programming.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Evaluate and select the appropriate tools for collection and management of study data.
  2. Describe data design issues involved in collecting research data
  3. Develop strategies for maintaining data quality, protecting and sharing data
  4. Manage and manipulate research study data.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 100% Assignments
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is a hybrid course with both a synchronous online section (140.630.49) and an in-person section (140.630.11). Please choose the modality you need (either online or in-person) when registering in SIS.