Surgery
Introduction to Biomedical Informatics
SURG 30013 | 50 Units
- Elective Type: Non-Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Silverstein
- Contact: Dr. Jonathan Silverstein | 4-8200 |
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: February 7, 2008
Overview
Biomedical Informatics concerns the acquisition, representation, storage, retrieval, and utilization of information in biological research, education and healthcare. Computing and telecommunication technologies and their relevance to biomedicine will be revealed in reading, discussions, and homework.
Objectives
The student will understand core principles of biomedical informatics, history and development of the field. Medical informatics applications and have adequate working knowledge to interact with biomedical informaticians.
Evaluation
Attendance, participation, and homework.
Offered:
- January
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- December
Schedule Notes
Arranged with instructor.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 5
- Eligibility:
- First year
- Second year
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor