SCHOOL OF 2012-2013 - St. George's University

Behavioral Sciences
David L. Brown, MD, PhD, Co-Chair
John P. Pettus, PhD, Co-Chair
BEHS 818
Directed Study in Data Analysis
This course is designed to provide experience with a
selection of data-analytic methods and interpretation
of results. Analysis of a variety of data sets illustrating
different analytic concepts is undertaken. Both descriptive
and hypothesis-testing computations are applied to real
and artificial data.
Bioethics
Cheryl Macpherson, PhD, Chair
In addition to the courses listed below, the Bioethics
Department routinely teaches the course Bioethics and
the Professional: Medicine in Society I (BIOE 501), which is
listed in the medical program course descriptions.
BIOE 801
Research Ethics and Human Subjects
International guidelines for ethical research are presented
in lectures, current journal articles, and student
presentations. Use of stored data and genetic information,
as well as the conflicting goals of medical research and
medical practice are among the topics examined. The
course also addresses scientific integrity and authorship,
ethical issues in prevalence and control programs, and the
relevance of culture and socioeconomics to the responsible
conduct of research. This course fulfills a graduate program
requirement of a course in research ethics.
BIOE 804
Independent Study in Research Ethics
The specific interests of students are identified and
addressed through library research and/or field work,
tutorials, and case discussions. Permission of the instructor
is required.
BIOE 805
Clinical, Ethical, and Neuroscience Aspects of Pain
This course introduces pain as a public health problem.
Topics covered include the definition of pain; the different
qualities of acute and chronic pain; the neuroanatomy and
neurophysiology of pain; and psychological, sociological,
and anthropological aspects of pain. Students will
be taught to take a pain history, perform a physical
examination, and assess pain and pain relief. The course
introduces treatment options and discusses ethical issues
related to pain management. The laboratory hours involve
visits to the General Hospital and geriatric homes, and
rounds with community nurses.
Clinical Skills
Winston Mitchell, MBBS, FACS, Chair
CLSK 820
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
The objective of this course is to provide participants with
an overview of prevalence, etiology, clinical presentations,
treatment modalities, and preventive strategies of drug use
in Grenada, with particular reference to alcohol.
Educational Services
Andre Havenga, DEd, Chair
EDUC 801
Professional Development Seminar
A core course requirement for the MSc degree, this seminar
exposes students to the skills and strategies needed
for successful careers by investigating a wide variety of
educational topics. Seminar presentations and discussions
of topics essential to enhancing the awareness, personal
satisfaction, and professional success of graduate students
are featured. Topics include graduate students’ roles
and responsibilities, professor/student relations, thesis/
dissertation, grant and publication writing, preparing
effective presentations, effective teaching, curriculum vitae
development, ethics, and interviewing techniques.
EDUC 802
Seminar in University Teaching
This is a seminar-based course that addresses current
research and teaching topics of relevance to university
educators. Principles of teaching and learning, methods
of instruction, modes of academic discourse, and the role
of teaching in university scholarship are topics covered.
The course is designed to assist graduate students in the
development of knowledge and skills related to research
and teaching in a university environment.
School of Medicine
Course Descriptions
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