Healthy Data
FYSEMR 54D
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Course Information
Description
Students in this seminar will learn about research in the health sciences through a quantitative lens. With an emphasis on how we evaluate who is at risk for disease, what are the underlying causes, and what treatments are most effective, we will take a deep dive into thinking about how data are generated and what we can (and cannot) discern from it. Concepts will be introduced in the context of case studies focused on infectious, neuro-degenerative, and cardio-metabolic diseases as well as cancer research. Emphasis will be on understanding medical and public health research studies. The seminar will emphasize discussions and students will reflect on seminar content through regular written assignments.
Class Notes
First-Year Seminars are available only to first-year students. You may apply to both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 First-Year Seminars via the FYS lottery between July 6 and August 6, 2026 at 11:59PM-midnight.
You may apply to as many seminars each term as you would like, but we recommend you apply to at least six in fall and three in spring.
As part of your application, you must provide a brief statement on why you are interested in each seminar. You will be notified of lottery results for both fall and spring seminars at 5 pm on August 11. If you are unsuccessful in the lottery, you may still join any seminar with open seats. A list of open seminars and instructions on next steps will be available on the First-Year Seminar Program website August 11 at 12 Noon.
Not Available for Cross Registration
