1. General information
Course:
BIOTATISTICS: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS IN MED
Code:
34308
Type:
BASIC
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
332 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MEDICINE
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
9 - FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF CIUDAD REAL
Group(s):
20
Year:
1
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
MARIANO AMO SALAS
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Medicina / 1.35
MATEMÁTICAS
926295300 ext.6843
Mariano.Amo@uclm.es
6 hours per week, which will be established at the beginning of the teaching.
Lecturer:
FRANCISCO JAVIER GOMEZ ROMERO
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Medicina / 1.28
CIENCIAS MÉDICAS
FJavier.Gomez@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
The requirements to access the degree.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The course "Biostatistics: Fundamentals and Application in Medicine" belongs to Module II (Social Medicine, Communication Skills and Initiation to Research) and to Subject 2.3 (Introduction to Research in Medicine). It is a basic course, with 6 ECTS and is taught during the second semester of the first year.
Within the subject Social Medicine, Communication Skills and Initiation to Research, the course Biostatistics: Fundamentals and Application in Medicine aims to introduce the student to scientific research through the contents of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. These contents are necessary due to their appearance in different courses of the degree and are essential for the correct development of the Final Degree Project. In the same way, this course allows developing the ability to read, understand and know how to correctly interpret scientific articles where these concepts and techniques appear, which are numerous in the medical profession.
It is essential to have passed the course of Biostatistics: Fundamentals and Application in Medicine to be able to pass the course of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| 2.24 | Epidemiology. |
| 2.25 | Demography. |
| 2.31 | To know, critically evaluate and know how to use the technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate clinical, scientific and health information. |
| 2.32 | To know the basic concepts of biostatistics and its application to medical sciences. |
| 2.33 | To be able to design and perform simple statistical studies using computer programs and interpret the results. |
| 2.34 | Understand and interpret statistical data in the medical literature. |
| 2.37 | Handle with autonomy a personal computer. |
| 2.40 | Understand and critically interpret scientific texts. |
| 2.41 | Know the principles of the scientific method, biomedical research and clinical trials. |
| 2.42 | Know the principles of telemedicine. |
| 2.43 | Know and manage the principles of (best) evidence-based medicine. |
| 2.48 | Make an oral and written public presentation of scientific papers and/or professional reports. |
| CT01 | Proficiency in a second foreign language at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
| CT02 | Knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). |
| CT03 | Good oral and written communication skills. |
| G05 | Recognize their own limitations and the need to maintain and update their professional competence, giving special importance to autonomous learning of new knowledge and techniques and motivation for quality. |
| G31 | To know, critically evaluate and know how to use the sources of clinical and biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate scientific and health information. |
| G32 | Know how to use information and communication technologies in clinical, therapeutic, preventive and research activities. |
| G35 | Understand the importance and limitations of scientific thinking in the study, prevention and management of diseases. |
| G36 | To be able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information for problem solving, following the scientific method. |
| G37 | To acquire the basic training for research activity. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Learning to design and organize the work. Acquiring habits of perseverance in the study. | |
| Acquisition of oral and/or written presentation and communication skills. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Descriptive Statitics and Probability
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Unit 2: Basics of Inferential Statistics
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Unit 3: Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests
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Unit 4: Analysis of Variance. Introduction to Survival Analysis
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Unit 5: Epidemiology
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | |||
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | |||
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | Y | |||
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | Y | |||
| Computer room practice [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | |||
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | |||
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | |||
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 0.18 | 4.5 | Y | Y | |||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 2.56 | 64 | Y | N | |||
| On-line Activities [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | N | |||
| Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 0.8 | 20 | Y | N | |||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Progress Tests | 50.00% | 0.00% | |
| Final test | 20.00% | 70.00% | |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 25.00% | 0.00% | |
| Assessment of active participation | 5.00% | 0.00% | |
| Final test | 0.00% | 30.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:A student enrolled for the first time in a subject is entitled to two calls during the academic year:
1. Ordinary call: it comprises the continuous evaluation of all theoretical and practical activities reflected in the timetable attending to the conditions described in the teaching guide of the subject and the minimum attendance requirements to pass the subject.
2. Extraordinary call: It includes the evaluation exclusively of the failed part of the subject in the ordinary call. It consists of a theoretical exam and/or a practical exam. The rest of the marks of the practical part will be those obtained during the course in reports, seminars, presentations, assignments, participation and attitude.
In case of failing the course the first time it is taken, for the following academic year there will be two of this three options:
1. Ordinary call: within this call, two modalities can be chosen:
a. Attendance mode: It includes the continuous evaluation of all theoretical and practical activities reflected in the timetable, complying with the conditions described in the teaching guide of the subject, as if the subject was taken for the first time. Thus, the grades obtained in the previous year will not be taken into account.
b. Non-attendance mode: It includes the evaluation of only the failed part of the subject in the previous course through a theoretical exam and/or a practical exam per semester on the same date as the final exam of each semester. The marks for practical exams other than the practical exam will be kept from the previous course. This modality can only be chosen in the case of having taken the subject in the ordinary call in the previous academic year.
2. Extraordinary call: It includes the evaluation of only the failed part of the subject in the ordinary call either of the current academic year, if the student has chosen the ordinary on-site call, or of the previous academic year, in the rest of the cases. It will consist of a theoretical and/or a practical exam. The rest of the marks of the practical part will be those of the current or previous course. In the case of not having taken the ordinary on-site exam in the current or previous academic year, the grades of previous exams will not be taken into account, since only one course will be kept.
3. Special final exam: This includes the evaluation of only the failed part of the subject in the previous academic year. This call can only be requested in key subjects. It will consist of a theoretical exam and/or a practical exam. The rest of the marks of the practical part will be those of the previous course. In the case of not having taken the ordinary on-site exam in the current or previous course, the grades of previous exams will not be taken into account since only one course will be kept.
These conditions will only be maintained in the academic year consecutive to the ordinary on-site call of a subject. The grade of the practical or theoretical part passed will only be kept if the minimum attendance requirements to pass the subject described in the electronic guide have been met.
If the subject is not passed in the second academic year, the same biannual cycle criteria described for the first and second year of enrollment will be followed in the third and successive odd numbered years of enrollment.
ORDINARY CALL:
Theoretical evaluation:
70% distributed in:
- 50% module exams
- 20% final semester exams
To pass the course it will be necessary to obtain 40% of this 70%, which means, at least, 2.8 points in the theoretical part of the 10 total points of the course and to fulfill the requirements of the section "Evaluation criteria".
For the module exams (50% of the grade, i.e. 5 points) no minimum grade is established, so all grades obtained will be added together.
For the final exams (20% of the grade, i.e. 2 points) a minimum grade equal to 40% of the maximum grade to be achieved in each final exam is established. In order to favor the weight of the continuous evaluation in the final grade, not reaching the minimum grade established will not mean the impossibility to pass the course, but the points of that final exam will not be added to the rest of the points obtained.
Evaluation of practices, presentations, problems, assignments, participation and attitude:
30% valued jointly as follows for basic subjects:
- Presentations, papers and practices: 25%.
- Participation and attitude: 5%.
To pass the course it will be necessary to obtain 40% of this 30%, which represents at least 1.2 points in the practical part of the 10 total points of the course and to fulfill the requirements of the section "Evaluation Criteria" that appears in the electronic guide.
EXTRAORDINARY CALL, SPECIAL FINAL CALL, ORDINARY NON-ATTENDANCE CALL:
Theoretical evaluation: exam with a weight of 70%. To pass the course it will be necessary to obtain 40% of this 70%, which means at least 2.8 points in the theoretical part of the 10 total points of the course and meet the requirements of the section "Evaluation criteria". In case of having passed the theoretical part of the course in the current or previous year, the grade obtained in the last exam will be maintained.
Practical evaluation: to pass the course it will be necessary to obtain 40% of this 30%, which means at least 1.2 points in the practical part of the 10 total points of the course and to fulfill the requirements of the section "Evaluation criteria". In case of having passed the practical part in the current or previous course, the grade obtained in the last exam will be maintained. -
Non-continuous evaluation:See what is described in the previous point.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
See what is described in the previous point.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
See what is described in the previous point.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 10 |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 15 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2.5 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2.5 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 15 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 10 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 64 |
| On-line Activities [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
| Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 20 |
| Unit 1 (de 5): Descriptive Statitics and Probability | |
|---|---|
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 05-02-2024 | End date: 23-02-2024 |
| Unit 2 (de 5): Basics of Inferential Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 26-02-2024 | End date: 15-03-2024 |
| Unit 3 (de 5): Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests | |
|---|---|
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 18-03-2024 | End date: 12-04-2024 |
| Unit 4 (de 5): Analysis of Variance. Introduction to Survival Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 15-04-2024 | End date: 03-05-2024 |
| Unit 5 (de 5): Epidemiology | |
|---|---|
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 06-05-2024 | End date: 24-05-2024 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
