Biometry & Statistics (BTRY)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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BTRY 3020
Biological Statistics II

Applies linear statistical methods to quantitative problems addressed in biological and environmental research. Methods include linear regression, inference, model assumption evaluation, the likelihood ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 4130, STSCI 3200

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1473 BTRY 3020   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 or 6010.

  •  1474 BTRY 3020   LAB 401

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  •  1475 BTRY 3020   LAB 402

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  •  4832 BTRY 3020   LAB 403

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BTRY 3080
Probability Models and Inference

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 5080, ILRST 5080, STSCI 3080, STSCI 5080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4527 BTRY 3080   LEC 001

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  •  4528 BTRY 3080   DIS 201

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BTRY 3520
Statistical Computing

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to statistical computing. The class will cover the basics of programming; numerical methods for optimization and linear algebra and their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: STSCI 3520

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4231 BTRY 3520   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or Math 4710, enrollment in MATH 2220 and MATH 2240 or equivalents.

  •  4232 BTRY 3520   LAB 401

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BTRY 4090
Theory of Statistics

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 4090

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1479 BTRY 4090   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 or equivalent and at least one introductory statistics course.

  •  1480 BTRY 4090   DIS 201

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BTRY 4100
Multivariate Analysis

Theory and application of classical and modern multivariate methods to data arising in biology, sociology, economics, engineering and other fields.  Topics include MANOVA, principal components, factor ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRST 4100, STSCI 4100

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4252 BTRY 4100   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 3020, BTRY 6020, or equivalent with BTRY 3080 or Math 4710 also highly recommended.

BTRY 4110
Categorical Data

Categorical data analysis, including logistic regression, log-linear models, stratified tables, matched pairs analysis, polytomous response, and ordinal data. Applications in biological, biomedical and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRST 4110, STSCI 4110

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4253 BTRY 4110   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 3020, BTRY 6020, or equivalent with BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710 also highly recommended.

BTRY 4140
Applied Design

Applications of experimental design including split plots, incomplete blocks, and fractional factorials. Stresses use of the computer for both design and analysis, with emphasis on solving real ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRST 4140, STSCI 4140

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4750 BTRY 4140   LEC 001

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BTRY 4381
Bioinformatics Programming

A higher level programming course using Perl and available bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis of molecular biological data, including biosequences, microarrays, and networks. This course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 6381

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4462 BTRY 4381   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in computer programming (any language) and one in statistical methods, or permission of instructor.

  •  4463 BTRY 4381   LAB 401

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BTRY 4940
Undergraduate Special Topics in Biometry and Statistics

Course of lectures selected by the faculty. Because topics usually change from year to year, this course may be repeated for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BTRY 6940

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Coalescent Theory

  •  1481 BTRY 4940   LEC 001

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  • Introduction to quantitative molecular population genetics through a coalescent theory derived framework.

BTRY 4950
Statistical Consulting

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BTRY 7950

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4530 BTRY 4950   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 4970
Undergraduate Individual Study in Biometry and Statistics

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1482 BTRY 4970   IND 601

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 4980
Undergraduate Supervised Teaching

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1491 BTRY 4980   IND 601

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 4990
Undergraduate Research

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1500 BTRY 4990   IND 601

  • Prerequisite: statistics and biometry undergraduates; permission of faculty member directing research. Students must register using independent study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4967 BTRY 4990   IND 611

    • TBA

    • Bien, J

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 5080
Probability Models and Inference

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 3080, ILRST 5080, STSCI 3080, STSCI 5080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4525 BTRY 5080   LEC 001

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  •  4526 BTRY 5080   DIS 201

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BTRY 6020
Statistical Methods II

Continuation of BTRY 6010. Emphasizes the use of multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, and related techniques to analyze data in a variety of situations. Topics include an introduction to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1509 BTRY 6020   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 6010 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.

  •  1510 BTRY 6020   LAB 401

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  •  1511 BTRY 6020   LAB 402

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BTRY 6381
Bioinformatics Programming

A higher level programming course using Perl and available bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis of molecular biological data, including biosequences, microarrays, and networks. This course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 4381

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4464 BTRY 6381   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in computer programming (any language) and one in statistical methods, or permission of instructor.

  •  4465 BTRY 6381   LAB 401

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BTRY 6940
Graduate Special Topics in Biometry and Statistics

Course of lectures selected by the faculty. Because topics usually change from year to year, this course may be repeated for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BTRY 4940

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Coalescent Theory

  • 18179 BTRY 6940   LEC 001

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  • Introduction to quantitative molecular population genetics through a coalescent theory derived framework.

BTRY 6970
Individual Graduate Study in Biometry and Statistics

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1517 BTRY 6970   IND 601

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    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1518 BTRY 6970   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Keinan, A

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1519 BTRY 6970   IND 603

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    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1520 BTRY 6970   IND 604

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    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1521 BTRY 6970   IND 605

  •  
    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1522 BTRY 6970   IND 606

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1523 BTRY 6970   IND 607

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1524 BTRY 6970   IND 608

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    • TBA

    • Wells, M

  • Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

BTRY 7210
Topics in Quantitative Genomics

Weekly seminar series on recent advances in quantitative genomics. A selection of the latest papers in the field is read and discussed. Methods are stressed, but biological results and their significance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  4880 BTRY 7210   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 4830/6830 or permission of instructor.

BTRY 7900
Graduate-Level Dissertation Research

Research at the Ph.D. level. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1525 BTRY 7900   RSC 701

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    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1526 BTRY 7900   RSC 702

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    • TBA

    • Keinan, A

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1527 BTRY 7900   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1528 BTRY 7900   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1529 BTRY 7900   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1531 BTRY 7900   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1532 BTRY 7900   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wells, M

  • Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

BTRY 7950
Statistical Consulting

Participation in the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit: faculty-supervised statistical consulting with researchers from other disciplines. Discussion sessions are held for joint consideration of literature ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BTRY 4950

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3802 BTRY 7950   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BTRY 6020 and 4090.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 7980
Graduate Supervised Teaching

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1533 BTRY 7980   IND 601

  •  
    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1534 BTRY 7980   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Keinan, A

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1535 BTRY 7980   IND 603

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1536 BTRY 7980   IND 604

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1537 BTRY 7980   IND 605

  •  
    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1538 BTRY 7980   IND 606

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1539 BTRY 7980   IND 607

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1540 BTRY 7980   IND 608

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wells, M

  • Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

BTRY 8900
Master's Level Thesis Research

Research at the M.S. level. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1541 BTRY 8900   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1542 BTRY 8900   RSC 702

    • TBA

    • Keinan, A

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1543 BTRY 8900   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1544 BTRY 8900   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1545 BTRY 8900   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1546 BTRY 8900   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Siepel, A

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1547 BTRY 8900   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1548 BTRY 8900   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wells, M

  • Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

BTRY 9900
Doctoral-Level Dissertation Research

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1549 BTRY 9900   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1550 BTRY 9900   RSC 702

    • TBA

    • Keinan, A

  • Permission of advisor is required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1551 BTRY 9900   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1552 BTRY 9900   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1553 BTRY 9900   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1554 BTRY 9900   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1555 BTRY 9900   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Strawderman, R

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1556 BTRY 9900   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wells, M

  • Permission of advisor is required.