2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SPAN (Spanish)

  
  • SPAN 212 - Intermediate Oral Practice II (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Conversational work, oral reports. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 202. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 .


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  • SPAN 250 - Intermediate Conversation

    Credits: 3
    This course develops Spanish oral proficiency and conversational strategies at the intermediate level.  Activities focus on small group and pair work, as well as individual interviews and presentations. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 .


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  • SPAN 292 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • SPAN 296 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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  • SPAN 308 - Spanish for the Health Professions

    Credits: 2-3
    The course will build on the student’s knowledge of the Spanish language with a specific emphasis on the language a health professional will need when communicating with a patient. Medical terminology, anatomy, personal information and expressions of feelings will be at the core of the course. The course will also address related cultural issues. Prerequisites: This course will require two years of college Spanish or written permission from the Department.


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  • SPAN 310 - Practical Language Skills

    Credits: 3
    This course is required of all Spanish Majors and Minors. It focuses on many of the more difficult basic grammatical points (e.g., ser/estar, preterito/imperfecto and the uses of the subjunctive) as well as more advanced structures. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 330 - Reading and Writing for Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Development of reading and writing proficiency through examination of writings from the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on vocabulary needed to read and discuss literary and authentic periodistic readings. Introduction to research methods will also be included. Prerequisites: SPAN 310  or concurrent.


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  • SPAN 340 - Phonetics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the intermediate/advanced student of Spanish to the sound system of the language. Emphasis on developing the student’s ability to understand and to produce sounds unique to the Spanish language. Prerequisites: SPAN 310  or concurrent.


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  • SPAN 350 - Spanish for Business Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the Spanish language of everyday business dealings and an overview of practical and relevant information necessary for people doing business in Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 353 - Introduction to Spanish Literature I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Spanish literature through reading and discussion. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 355 - Introduction to Latin-American Literature I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Spanish American literature through readings with discussion in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 386 - Service Learning

    Credits: 1-4
    Service learning involves the integration of academic learning, relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection for the purpose of enriching the learning experience and increasing student involvement in community service. Notes: Credit will count toward elective credits for major or minor.


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  • SPAN 392 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • SPAN 396 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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  • SPAN 399 - Spanish for Criminal Justice

    Credits: 3
    This course is directed to students who wish to advance their Spanish language and culture skills within the context of the criminal justice environment. Emphasis on vocabulary building, advanced grammar structures, cultural topics, and conversational scenarios. The course promotes students’ awareness of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for Spanish-speaking communities. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 .


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  • SPAN 415 - Extensive Reading in Spanish

    Credits: 1
    This course will allow students to do extensive reading at their own level and according to individual interests. The course will include writing, conversation and grammar review.


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  • SPAN 433 - Spanish Civilization and Culture (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Geography, history, politics, and arts of Spain. Prerequisites: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330 .


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  • SPAN 435 - Latin American Civilization and Culture

    Credits: 3
    Geography, history, politics, and arts of Latin America. Prerequisites: SPAN 330 .


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  • SPAN 437 - Topics in Film Studies (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Selected film studies topics in Spanish and/or Latin American Cinemas. The course is taught in Spanish and the films are generally viewed in Spanish with English subtitles. May be repeated as topics change.


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  • SPAN 443 - Linguistics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An in-depth study of Spanish linguistics; may include advanced phonetics, syntax, aspects of the history of the Spanish language and the varieties of Spanish spoken throughout the world. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 , SPAN 330  and another upper level Spanish course.


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  • SPAN 444 - Introduction to Translation

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the principles and practice of translating a variety of text types from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 , SPAN 330  and another upper division Spanish course.


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  • SPAN 472 - Early Modern Spain

    Credits: 3
    Selected literary and cultural studies topics from 16th and 17th century Spain. Topics may include themes, such as Muslims in Spain; movements, such as the Baroque; genres, authors, or artists. May be repeated as topics change.


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  • SPAN 473 - Colonial Spanish America

    Credits: 3
    This is a topics course that studies literary and cultural productions that emerged after the first successful transatlantic voyage by Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492. Topics include themes such as Blacks, Indigenous peoples, women, Jews, Muslims, Spanish and creole intellectuals in Spanish Latin America, as well as genres, authors, or artists. Prerequisites: SPAN 330 .


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  • SPAN 476 - 19th and 20th Century Spain

    Credits: 3
    Selected literary and cultural studies topics from 19th and 20th Century Spain. Topics may include themes, such as the Spanish Civil War; movements, such as Modernismo or the Movida; genres, authors, or artists. Prerequisites: SPAN 310  or consent. Notes: May be repeated as topics change.


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  • SPAN 477 - 19th and 20th Century Latin America

    Credits: 3
    Selected literary and cultural studies topics from 19th and 20th Century Latin America. Topics may include themes, such as the wars of independence; movements, such as the Boom; genres, authors, or artists. Prerequisites: SPAN 310  or consent. Notes: May be repeated as topics change.


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  • SPAN 478 - Spanish Transatlantic Studies

    Credits: 3
    This is a topics course that explores the exchange of ideas and cultural products and practices between the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean at different historical periods. By looking at these exchanges from the lens of various disciplines, and by understanding the conditions that shaped them, students will critically reflect on traditional notions of national, cultural, and ethnic identities and boundaries. Prerequisites: SPAN 330 .


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  • SPAN 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • SPAN 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • SPAN 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • SPAN 496 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.


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SPCM (Speech Communication)

  
  • SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) [SGR #2]

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject. Notes: Course meets SGR #2 .


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  • SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Studies modes of interpersonal communication through readings, and experiential discussions of the role of interpersonal communications in common situations within our society. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • SPCM 205 - Communication Studies

    Credits: 3
    An overview of the communication discipline, theory, and practice. Prerequisites: Advanced Placement in Speech or consent.


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  • SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM) [SGR #2]

    Credits: 3
    Sharpens students skills in platform speaking events, covering the preparation for and delivery of competitive speaking formats including oral interpretation, persuasive, expository, impromptu, extemporaneous, and after dinner speaking. Notes: Course meets SGR #2 .


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  • SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate (COM) [SGR #2]

    Credits: 3
    Explores argument as a communication activity, construction sound arguments in a variety of venues and analyzing the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues. Notes: Course meets SGR #2 .


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  • SPCM 281 - Speech and Debate Activities (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Initiates active participation in competitive public speaking, including debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public performances.


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  • SPCM 305 - Communication Research (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of basic theoretical and practical principles of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the study of communication. Students learn to form research questions; work with resources such as academic journals, popular culture, and the internet; use recognized research formats and write research proposals.


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  • SPCM 311 - Business and Professional Communication

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes principles and practical application of effective professional communication behaviors and rhetorical sensitivity within professional, business, and organizational contexts.


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  • SPCM 320 - Communication in Interviewing (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Provides an in-depth study of the interviewing process, including information gathering, persuasion, appraisal, and employment interviews, emphasizes theoretical knowledge from the perspectives of both the interviewer and interviewee, as well as skill development in interviewing techniques.


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  • SPCM 401-501 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Advanced study of contemporary issues that have significant impact on interpersonal relationships. Students develop an understanding of the current communication research, theory, and social practices associated with these relational issues. Prerequisites: SPCM 201 .


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  • SPCM 405 - Theories of Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines communication theories and philosophies, emphasizing clarification through theory of daily communication processes, and relating theory to traditional and developing research methods.


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  • SPCM 410-510 - Organizational Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Explores communication processes in organizational contexts, theories of leadership, decision making and conflict, the application of principles that facilitate communication in organizations, and other selected topics.


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  • SPCM 415-515 - Communication and Gender (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of gender theories as well as gendered communication practices within the contexts of interpersonal and organizational relationships and social and cultural forces. Cross-Listed: WMST 415 .


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  • SPCM 416-516 - Rhetorical Criticism (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Evaluates American speakers from colonial to contemporary times.


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  • SPCM 422 - Persuasion (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Develops conceptual understanding of persuasion dynamics by analyzing theories, perspectives, and research findings while improving skills in critically analyzing the role of persuasive message in society and culture.


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  • SPCM 434 - Small Group Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Explores prominent concepts and theories of human small group interaction, cultivating critical assessments of communication strategies in task, social, and therapeutic groups.


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  • SPCM 440-540 - Health Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine the contexts and processes of communication about health, focusing on how professionals, patients, and practitioners interact in ways that constitute and influence health and medicine.


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  • SPCM 441-541 - Health Communication Campaigns

    Credits: 3
    Creation of evidence-based communication interventions to address the health needs of communities. The course requires students to identify contemporary health needs, select appropriate forms of health communication intervention, develop intervention messages and create a plan for assessing effectiveness of interventions. Students will also learn how to collect, analyze and interpret data using techniques such as surveying, interviewing, and moderating focus groups.


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  • SPCM 465 - Capstone: Communication Studies

    Credits: 3
    An in-depth, cumulative study of the theory, research and methods in the Communication discipline. Incorporates intensive reflection, research and writing components to provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate synthesis and mastery of discipline content, as well as the principles and practices of portfolio and resume building.


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  • SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of theoretical dimensions of intercultural communication as well as specific characteristics of intercultural study. Emphasis is placed on complex, mindful, creative and invitational communication, which welcomes diversity and its richness. Cross-Listed: GEOG 470 .


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  • SPCM 476 - 7-12 Speech Methods (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Problems of the speech teacher. Curriculum, instructional materials, and methods. Cross-Listed: SEED 411.


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  • SPCM 482-582 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-5
    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational opportunities, approved and directed by a faculty member in Communication Studies Theatre. It may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will be involved in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations as well as SDSU. Includes pre-travel orientation, post travel self-evaluation, and a written report.


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  • SPCM 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • SPCM 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • SPCM 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-16
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • SPCM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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SPED (Special Education)

  
  • SPED 405 - Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (COM)

    Credits: 2
    An introduction to the entire field of education for children with exceptional needs and is required by all middle school and secondary school majors. Students will identify etiology, classification, and educational programming practices for individuals with any identified disabilities. Students will also determine which local, state, and national administrative and legislative provisions support children with these conditions. Computerized IEP forms and other productivity tools will be reviewed.


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STAT (Statistics)

  
  • STAT 101 - Introduction to Data Science

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to applications of data science, including data modeling and visualization. Prerequisites: MATH 095  or MATH 101  with grade of C or better or placement.


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  • STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5]

    Credits: 3
    A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications. Prerequisites: MATH 102  or MATH 103  or MATH 115  or MATH 120  or MATH 121  or MATH 123  or MATH 125 .  Notes: Course meets SGR #5 .


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  • STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, and regression. Prerequisites: MATH 125 .


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  • STAT 382 - Probability and Statistics I

    Credits: 3
    A mathematical treatment of topics in probability necessary to build a solid foundation for further study in statistics, and an introduction to basic concepts of statistics. Prerequisites: MATH 125 .


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  • STAT 383 - Geospatial Data Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Analysis, interpretation, visualization, and applications of geospatial data.  Current relevant, commercially available geospatial data platforms are discussed.  Applications include precision agriculture and related fields. Prerequisites: STAT 281  or STAT 381  or STAT 382 .


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  • STAT 410-510 - SAS Programming

    Credits: 3
    Base SAS language and procedures for accessing data, manipulating data, creating data structures, managing data, producing graphs, producing reports, error handling, accessing data using SQL, and advanced programming techniques.


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  • STAT 414-514 - Basic R Programming

    Credits: 1
    An introduction to the R programming language. Topics will include the R programming language and environment, preparation and summarization of data, presentation of data, and programming basics.


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  • STAT 415-515 - R Programming

    Credits: 3
    The R programming language and environment, preparation and summarization of data, programming basics, data presentation and visualization, app creation, and advanced programming techniques. Prerequisites: CSC 150  or INFO 101 .


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  • STAT 435-535 - Applied Bioinformatics

    Credits: 3
    This practical course is designed for students with biological background to learn how to analyze and interpret genomics data. Topics include finding online genomics resources, BLAST searches, manipulating/editing and aligning DNA sequences, analyzing and interpreting DNA microarray data, and other current techniques of bioinformatics analysis.


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  • STAT 441-541 - Statistical Methods II

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of variance, various types of regression, and other statistical techniques and distributions. Prerequisites: STAT 281  or STAT 381 .


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  • STAT 442 - Exploratory Data Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the complete exploratory data analysis process, including data collection and preparation, data analysis, interpretation of analysis, and communication of interpretation.  Data sets used will be related to the majors, disciplines, or professions of class participants. Prerequisites: STAT 441-541  or STAT 482 .


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  • STAT 445-545 - Nonparametric Statistics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Covers many standard nonparametric methods of analysis. Methods will be compared with one another and with parametric methods where applicable. Attention will be given to: (1) analogies with regression and ANOVA; (2) emphasis on construction of tests tailored to specific problems; and (3) logistic analysis. Prerequisites: STAT 281  or STAT 381  or STAT 382 .


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  • STAT 451-551 - Predictive Analytics I

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Predictive Analytics. This course will examine the fundamental methodologies of predictive modeling used in financial and predictive modeling such as credit scoring. Topics covered will include logistic regression, tree algorithms, customer segmentation, cluster analysis, model evaluation, and credit scoring. Prerequisites: STAT 482  or STAT 686  and STAT 415-515  or STAT 600 .


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  • STAT 453-553 - Applied Bayesian Statistics

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the philosophy and practice of Bayesian statistics.  Statistical methods from simple regression models through generalized linear multilevel models are studied from a Bayesian perspective.  Emphasis is placed on building understanding through computational approaches using examples and simulation exercises. Prerequisites: MATH 125 , STAT 482 , and STAT 414-514  or STAT 415-515 .


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  • STAT 460-560 - Time Series Analysis (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Statistical methods for analyzing data collected sequentially in time where successive observations are dependent. Includes smoothing techniques, decomposition, trends and seasonal variation, forecasting methods, models for time series: stationarity, autocorrelation, linear filters, ARMA processes, non-stationary processes, model building, forecast errors and confidence intervals. Prerequisites: STAT 460: STAT 441  or STAT 482 ; STAT 560: STAT 482  or STAT 441-541  or STAT 686 .


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  • STAT 482 - Probability and Statistics II

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to statistical design, one-way completely randomized design, testing contrasts and multiple comparison procedures, simple and multiple linear regression, factorial designs, fractional factorial designs and mixed models. SAS software is used extensively. Prerequisites: STAT 382 .


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  • STAT 491-591 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • STAT 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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