IPE Research Methods

Summer 2025 > Health Sciences > HSCI.3400 > 045

Course No: HSCI.3400-045; SIS Class Nbr: 1778; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course introduces critical evaluation of the current literature, the research process, and research study design and methodology and ethics. The importance of research across interdisciplinary health fields will be explored. Students will practice critical thinking and oral and written communication skills related to health research.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: ENGL.1020 College Writing II, and MATH.2830 Intro to Statistics, or PUBH.3010 Intro to Biostatistics, and HSCI.2520 Physiological Chem II, or CHEM.1220 Chemistry II, or Exercise Science and Sophomore Level, or Public Health and Junior Level.0
• Core Codes: NO COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Yuan Zhang
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2025 Summer: May 19 to Jul 02
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.S. in Information Technology: Population Health Informatics and Technology Minor Option

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