Biometry & Statistics (BTRY)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
BTRY 3010
Course Description
In this course, students develop statistical methods and apply them to problems encountered in the biological and environmental sciences. Methods include data visualization, population parameter estimation, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: STSCI 2200
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 228-Bache Aud
Instructors
Entner, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: one semester of calculus.
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- M Mann Library B30A
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Entner, J
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- M Mann Library B30A
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Entner, J
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- M Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Entner, J
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- M Mann Library B30B
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Entner, J
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Class Number & Section Details
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- T Mann Library B30B
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Entner, J
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- T Mann Library B30A
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Entner, J
BTRY 3080
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to probability and parametric inference. Topics include: random variables, standard distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, likelihood-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ILRST 3080, STSCI 3080
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kimball Hall B11
Instructors
Bunea, F
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BTRY 3010, Calculus II, Multivariable calculus, or the equivalent.
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- F Thurston Hall 203
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Bunea, F
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- M Ives Hall 305
Instructors
Bunea, F
BTRY 3100
Course Description
Theory and application of statistical sampling, especially in regard to sample design, cost, estimation of population quantities, and error estimation. Assessment of nonsampling errors. Discussion ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRST 3100, STSCI 3100
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Thurston Hall 203
Instructors
Bunge, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: two semesters of statistics.
BTRY 4030
Course Description
The focus of this course is the theory and application of the general linear model expressed in its matrix form. Topics will include: least squares estimation, multiple linear regression, coding for categorical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: STSCI 4030, STSCI 5030
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Kimball Hall B11
Instructors
Guinness, J
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Additional Information
A two-semester sequence on statistical methods (e.g. BTRY 3010-BTRY 3020), a course on probability and distribution theory (e.g. BTRY 3080 or Math 4710), multivariable calculus, and linear/matrix algebra.
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- M Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Guinness, J
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- W Mann Library B30A
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Guinness, J
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- W Mann Library B30A
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Guinness, J
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- R Mann Library B30A
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Guinness, J
BTRY 4090
Course Description
Introduction to classical theory of parametric statistical inference that builds on the material covered in BTRY 3080. Topics include sampling distributions, principles of data reduction, likelihood, parameter ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 4090
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Hollister Hall 312
Instructors
Wegkamp, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710 or equivalent and at least one introductory statistics course.
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- F Warren Hall 101
Instructors
Wegkamp, M
BTRY 4270
Course Description
Develops and uses statistical methods appropriate for analyzing right-censored (i.e., incomplete) time-to-event data. Topics covered include nonparametric estimation (e.g., life table methods, Kaplan Meier ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STSCI 4270
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Baker Laboratory 335
Instructors
Smith, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 or equivalent preparation; 3 semesters of calculus.
BTRY 4381
Course Description
A biomedical data science course using Python and available bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis of molecular biological data, including biosequences, microarrays, and networks. This course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 6381
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Yu, H
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in computer programming (any language) and one in statistical methods, or permission of the instructor.
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- R Uris Hall 202
Instructors
Yu, H
BTRY 4810
Course Description
Population genetics is the study of the transmission of genetic variation through time and space. This course explores what the patterns and dynamics of genetic variation in populations can teach us about ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMG 4810
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MWF Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Messer, P
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800, BIOEE 1780, or equivalents.
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- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Messer, P
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Messer, P
BTRY 4840
Course Description
Computational methods for analyzing genetic and genomic data. Topics include sequence alignment, hidden Markov Models for discovering sequence features, motif finding using Gibbs sampling, phylogenetic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 6840, CS 4775
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Weill Hall 226
Instructors
Williams, A
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BTRY 3010 and CS 2110 or equivalents.
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- F Ives Hall 105
Instructors
Williams, A
BTRY 4950
Course Description
This course will give students the opportunity to apply the statistical knowledge gained in their courses to "real-life" problems. Students will be integrated in the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BTRY 7950, STSCI 4950
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Basu, S
Booth, J
Guinness, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: A one year sequence of an introductory statistics course which covers probability, ANOVA, and linear regression. For example, BTRY 3010 and BTRY 3020, or BTRY 6010 and BTRY 6020.
BTRY 4970
Course Description
Consists of individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Because topics usually change from year to year, this course may be repeated for credit. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BTRY 4980
Course Description
Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training. Students meet with a discussion or laboratory section and regularly discuss objectives with the course instructor. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/course-enrollment/independent-study/). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BTRY 4990
Course Description
Permits outstanding undergraduates to carry out independent study of suitable problems under appropriate supervision. Students cannot receive both pay and credit for the same hours of work. Â view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BTRY 6010
Course Description
Develops and uses statistical methods to analyze data arising from a wide variety of applications. Topics include descriptive statistics, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, inference for ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ILRST 6100
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 233
Instructors
Basu, S
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.
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- T Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Basu, S
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Meeting Pattern
- T Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Basu, S
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Basu, S
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Meeting Pattern
- T Warren Hall B02
Instructors
Basu, S
BTRY 6381
Course Description
A biomedical data science course using Python and available bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis of molecular biological data, including biosequences, microarrays, and networks. This course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 4381
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Yu, H
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in computer programming (any language) and one in statistical methods, or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Uris Hall 202
Instructors
Yu, H
BTRY 6840
Course Description
Computational methods for analyzing genetic and genomic data. Topics include sequence alignment, hidden Markov Models for discovering sequence features, motif finding using Gibbs sampling, phylogenetic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 4840, CS 4775
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Weill Hall 226
Instructors
Williams, A
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BTRY 3010, CS 2110 or equivalents.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Ives Hall 105
Instructors
Williams, A
BTRY 6970
Course Description
Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Because topics usually change from year to year, this course may be repeated for credit. view course details
BTRY 7900
Course Description
Research at the Ph.D. level. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BTRY 7950
Course Description
By interacting with consultants from the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU) and their clients, students will learn to provide statistical consulting to researchers from a variety of disciplines. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BTRY 4950, STSCI 4950
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Basu, S
Booth, J
Guinness, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: A one year sequence of statistics courses which covers probability, linear and generalized linear models, multilevel/mixed models and some multivariate methods. For example, STSCI 7170 and BTRY 7180.
BTRY 7980
Course Description
Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training. Students meet with a discussion section, prepare course materials, and assist in grading. Credit hours are determined in consultation ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BTRY 8900
Course Description
Research at the M.S. level. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BTRY 9900
Course Description
Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)