Statistical Computing and Database Design G48.2312 Prerequisite: an introductory course in statistics or permission of the instructor. Lecture and Laboratory. Mathew. 4 points. Basic concepts in database design and management as well as statistical programming are discussed. Topics discussed include use of relational databases in clinical and biological sciences, design and management of relational databases, Structured Query Language (SQL), retrieval of data into SAS, and writing SAS programs for statistical analysis.