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: STSCI 3200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1410 BTRY 3020   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 or 6010.

  •  1411 BTRY 3020   LAB 401

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  •  1412 BTRY 3020   LAB 402

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  •  3876 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: ILRST 3080, STSCI 3080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3736 BTRY 3080   LEC 001

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  •  3737 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

  •  3538 BTRY 3520   LEC 001

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

  •  3539 BTRY 3520   LAB 401

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  •  5107 BTRY 3520   LAB 402

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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

  •  1416 BTRY 4090   LEC 001

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

  •  1417 BTRY 4090   DIS 201

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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

  •  3556 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

  •  3834 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

  •  3700 BTRY 4381   LEC 001

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

  •  3701 BTRY 4381   LAB 401

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

BTRY 4830
Quantitative Genomics and Genetics

A rigorous treatment of analysis techniques used to understand complex genetic systems. This course covers both the fundamentals and advances in statistical methodology used to analyze disease ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 6830

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4989 BTRY 4830   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 and introductory statistics or equivalent.

  •  4990 BTRY 4830   LAB 401

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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

  •  3738 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

  •  1418 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)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18185 BTRY 4970   IND 611

    • TBA

    • Sullivan, P

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18681 BTRY 4970   IND 612

    • TBA

    • Sullivan, P

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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

  •  1427 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

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.   view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1436 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

  •  3961 BTRY 4990   IND 611

    • TBA

    • Bien, J

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18186 BTRY 4990   IND 612

    • TBA

    • Sullivan, P

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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 Stdnt Opt

  •  1445 BTRY 6020   LEC 001

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

  •  1446 BTRY 6020   LAB 401

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  •  1447 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

  •  3702 BTRY 6381   LEC 001

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

  •  3703 BTRY 6381   LAB 401

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BTRY 6520
Computationally Intensive Statistical Methods

Modern statistical methods routinely used in practice for analyzing large, complex datasets require intensive computation.  This course covers topics in statistical computing, including numerical optimization ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STSCI 6520

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15987 BTRY 6520   LEC 001

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  • Corequisites: ORIE 6700/Math 6730 (or equivalent) and at least one course in probability, or permission of instructor.

BTRY 6830
Quantitative Genomics and Genetics

A rigorous treatment of analysis techniques used to understand complex genetic systems. This course covers both the fundamentals and advances in statistical methodology used to analyze disease ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 4830

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4987 BTRY 6830   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 and introductory statistics or equivalent.

  •  4988 BTRY 6830   LAB 401

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BTRY 6890
Current Topics in Population Genetics

Graduate seminar on current topics in population genetics. Readings are chosen primarily from current scientific literature. Participation in discussion and presentation of at least one paper required ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5109 BTRY 6890   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: BTRY/BIOMG 4810 or permission of instructor.

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

  •  1448 BTRY 6970   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • 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

  •  1449 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

  •  1450 BTRY 6970   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • 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

  •  1451 BTRY 6970   IND 604

    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • 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

  •  1452 BTRY 6970   IND 605

    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • 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

  •  1453 BTRY 6970   IND 606

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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

  •  1454 BTRY 6970   IND 607

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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

  •  1455 BTRY 6970   IND 608

    • TBA

    • Wells, M

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 7200
Statistical and Computational Genetics

Weekly seminar series on recent advances in computational genomics. A selection of the latest papers in the field are 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

  •  5015 BTRY 7200   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisites: BTRY 4840/BTRY 6840 or permission of instructor.
    Weekly seminar series on recent advances in statistical and computational genetics.

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

  •  1456 BTRY 7900   RSC 701

  •  
    • 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

  •  1457 BTRY 7900   RSC 702

  •  
    • 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

  •  1458 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

  •  1459 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

  •  1460 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

  •  1462 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

  •  1463 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

  •  3172 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

  •  1464 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1465 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

  •  1466 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1467 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1468 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1469 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1470 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1471 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  1472 BTRY 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • 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

  •  1473 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

  •  1474 BTRY 8900   RSC 703

    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • 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

  •  1475 BTRY 8900   RSC 704

    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • 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

  •  1476 BTRY 8900   RSC 705

    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • 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

  •  1477 BTRY 8900   RSC 706

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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

  •  1478 BTRY 8900   RSC 707

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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

  •  1479 BTRY 8900   RSC 708

    • TBA

    • Wells, M

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BTRY 9900
Doctoral-Level Dissertation Research

Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1480 BTRY 9900   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Booth, J

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1481 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

  •  1482 BTRY 9900   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hooker, G

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1483 BTRY 9900   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mezey, J

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1484 BTRY 9900   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Yu, H

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1485 BTRY 9900   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1486 BTRY 9900   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Permission of advisor is required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1487 BTRY 9900   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wells, M

  • Permission of advisor is required.