Statistics Classes

Fall 2019 Spring 2020

Fall 2019

Number / Section	Name	Days	Time	Room	Instructor	Avail. / Max.
STAT 112-01	Introduction to Data Science	Days: T R	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Lisa Lendway	Avail./Max.: -2 / 24
Cross-listed with COMP 112-01 Details This course provides an introduction to the handling, analysis, and interpretation of the big datasets now routinely being collected in science, commerce, and government. Students achieve facility with a sophisticated, technical computing environment. The course aligns with techniques being used in several courses in the natural and social sciences, statistics, and mathematics. The course is intended to be accessible to all students, regardless of background. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q2 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 112-02	Introduction to Data Science	Days: T R	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Lisa Lendway	Avail./Max.: 3 / 24
Cross-listed with COMP 112-02 Details This course provides an introduction to the handling, analysis, and interpretation of the big datasets now routinely being collected in science, commerce, and government. Students achieve facility with a sophisticated, technical computing environment. The course aligns with techniques being used in several courses in the natural and social sciences, statistics, and mathematics. The course is intended to be accessible to all students, regardless of background. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q2 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 125-01	Epidemiology	Days: M W F	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: THEATR 200	Instructor: Leslie Myint	Avail./Max.: -8 / 24
First day attendance required Details Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease and health in human populations and the application of this understanding to the solution of public health problems. Topics include measurement of disease and health, the outbreak and spread of disease, reasoning about cause and effect, analysis of risk, detection and classification, and the evaluation of trade-offs. The course is designed to fulfill and extend the professional community's consensus definition of undergraduate epidemiology. In addition to the techniques of modern epidemiology, the course emphasizes the historical evolution of ideas of causation, treatment, and prevention of disease. The course is a required component of the concentration in Community and Global Health. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 125-02	Epidemiology	Days: M W F	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: THEATR 200	Instructor: Leslie Myint	Avail./Max.: -3 / 24
First day attendance required Details Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease and health in human populations and the application of this understanding to the solution of public health problems. Topics include measurement of disease and health, the outbreak and spread of disease, reasoning about cause and effect, analysis of risk, detection and classification, and the evaluation of trade-offs. The course is designed to fulfill and extend the professional community's consensus definition of undergraduate epidemiology. In addition to the techniques of modern epidemiology, the course emphasizes the historical evolution of ideas of causation, treatment, and prevention of disease. The course is a required component of the concentration in Community and Global Health. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-01	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: THEATR 204	Instructor: Vittorio Addona	Avail./Max.: -4 / 28
First day attendance required Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-02	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: THEATR 204	Instructor: Vittorio Addona	Avail./Max.: -3 / 28
First day attendance required Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-03	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: OLRI 241	Instructor: Brianna Heggeseth	Avail./Max.: 0 / 28
First day attendance required Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-04	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 02:20 pm-03:20 pm	Room: OLRI 241	Instructor: Kelsey Grinde	Avail./Max.: 2 / 28
First day attendance required Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-05	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 03:30 pm-04:30 pm	Room: OLRI 241	Instructor: Kelsey Grinde	Avail./Max.: 2 / 28
First day attendance required Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-06	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: T R	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Lisa Lendway	Avail./Max.: -2 / 28
First day attendance required Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 253-01	Statistical Machine Learning	Days: T R	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: OLRI 241	Instructor: Alicia Johnson	Avail./Max.: Closed -2 / 24
First day attendance required Details The linear and logistic modeling techniques from STAT 155 are augmented with the three foundational machine learning tasks: regression, classification, and clustering. The course explores techniques central to these tasks, including methods of data exploration, supervised and unsupervised learning, parametric and nonparametric modeling, and model training and evaluation. As required by the application of these sophisticated techniques, the course also introduces foundational statistical computer programming concepts. Prerequisite(s): STAT 155. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 253-02	Statistical Machine Learning	Days: T R	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: OLRI 241	Instructor: Alicia Johnson	Avail./Max.: Closed -2 / 24
First day attendance required Details The linear and logistic modeling techniques from STAT 155 are augmented with the three foundational machine learning tasks: regression, classification, and clustering. The course explores techniques central to these tasks, including methods of data exploration, supervised and unsupervised learning, parametric and nonparametric modeling, and model training and evaluation. As required by the application of these sophisticated techniques, the course also introduces foundational statistical computer programming concepts. Prerequisite(s): STAT 155. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 354-01	Probability	Days: M W F	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: THEATR 001	Instructor: David Shuman	Avail./Max.: 6 / 20
First day attendance required; cross-listed with MATH 354-01 Details An introduction to probability theory and application. Fundamental probability concepts include: sample spaces, combinatorics, conditional probability, independence, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, variance, moment-generating functions, and limit theorems. Special course topics vary and may include: computer simulation, stochastic processes, and statistical inference. Prerequisite(s): MATH 237; or MATH 137 and MATH 236. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 354-02	Probability	Days: M W F	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: THEATR 001	Instructor: David Shuman	Avail./Max.: Closed 2 / 20
First day attendance required; cross-listed with MATH 354-02 Details An introduction to probability theory and application. Fundamental probability concepts include: sample spaces, combinatorics, conditional probability, independence, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, variance, moment-generating functions, and limit theorems. Special course topics vary and may include: computer simulation, stochastic processes, and statistical inference. Prerequisite(s): MATH 237; or MATH 137 and MATH 236. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 494-01	Correlated Data	Days: M W F	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Brianna Heggeseth	Avail./Max.: Closed -1 / 16
Details One of the most common assumptions made in Statistics is that observations are independent; however, there are many situations in which the data violate this assumption by design. In this class, we discuss advanced visualization and modeling approaches for when the data are correlated. Topics will include time series analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and spatial data analysis. Applications are drawn from across the disciplines. This course can count for the Statistics minor and the Applied Mathematics and Statistics Major as a capstone course; it counts as an applied course as well as a course with a Statistical designation. Prerequisites: Stat/Math 155 (Introduction to Statistical Modeling) and Stat/Math 354 (Probability) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 494-02	Correlated Data	Days: M W F	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Brianna Heggeseth	Avail./Max.: Closed -1 / 16
Details One of the most common assumptions made in Statistics is that observations are independent; however, there are many situations in which the data violate this assumption by design. In this class, we discuss advanced visualization and modeling approaches for when the data are correlated. Topics will include time series analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and spatial data analysis. Applications are drawn from across the disciplines. This course can count for the Statistics minor and the Applied Mathematics and Statistics Major as a capstone course; it counts as an applied course as well as a course with a Statistical designation. Prerequisites: Stat/Math 155 (Introduction to Statistical Modeling) and Stat/Math 354 (Probability) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials

Spring 2020

Number / Section	Name	Days	Time	Room	Instructor	Avail. / Max.
STAT 112-01	Introduction to Data Science	Days: T R	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: OLRI 258	Instructor: Shilad Sen	Avail./Max.: 0 / 6
First day attendance required; 6 seats held for each classification (SR, JR, SO, FR); cross-listed with COMP 112-01 Details This course provides an introduction to the handling, analysis, and interpretation of the big datasets now routinely being collected in science, commerce, and government. Students achieve facility with a sophisticated, technical computing environment. The course aligns with techniques being used in several courses in the natural and social sciences, statistics, and mathematics. The course is intended to be accessible to all students, regardless of background. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q2 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 112-02	Introduction to Data Science	Days: T R	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: OLRI 258	Instructor: Shilad Sen	Avail./Max.: Closed 0 / 6
First day attendance required; 6 seats held for each classification (SR, JR, SO, FR); cross-listed with COMP 112-02 Details This course provides an introduction to the handling, analysis, and interpretation of the big datasets now routinely being collected in science, commerce, and government. Students achieve facility with a sophisticated, technical computing environment. The course aligns with techniques being used in several courses in the natural and social sciences, statistics, and mathematics. The course is intended to be accessible to all students, regardless of background. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q2 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-01	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 08:30 am-09:30 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Kelsey Grinde	Avail./Max.: 22 / 24
First day attendance required; 4 seats held for FR Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-02	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Leslie Myint	Avail./Max.: 24 / 24
First day attendance required; 4 seats held for FR Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-03	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: M W F	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Leslie Myint	Avail./Max.: 22 / 24
First day attendance required; 4 seats held for FR Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 155-04	Introduction to Statistical Modeling	Days: T R	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Lisa Lendway	Avail./Max.: 23 / 24
First day attendance required; 4 seats held for FR Details An introductory statistics course with an emphasis on multivariate modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 253-01	Statistical Machine Learning	Days: T R	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Lisa Lendway	Avail./Max.: 20 / 24
First day attendance required Details The linear and logistic modeling techniques from STAT 155 are augmented with the three foundational machine learning tasks: regression, classification, and clustering. The course explores techniques central to these tasks, including methods of data exploration, supervised and unsupervised learning, parametric and nonparametric modeling, and model training and evaluation. As required by the application of these sophisticated techniques, the course also introduces foundational statistical computer programming concepts. Prerequisite(s): STAT 155. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 253-02	Statistical Machine Learning	Days: T R	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: OLRI 254	Instructor: Lisa Lendway	Avail./Max.: 19 / 24
First day attendance required Details The linear and logistic modeling techniques from STAT 155 are augmented with the three foundational machine learning tasks: regression, classification, and clustering. The course explores techniques central to these tasks, including methods of data exploration, supervised and unsupervised learning, parametric and nonparametric modeling, and model training and evaluation. As required by the application of these sophisticated techniques, the course also introduces foundational statistical computer programming concepts. Prerequisite(s): STAT 155. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 354-01	Probability	Days: T R	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: THEATR 203	Instructor: Alicia Johnson	Avail./Max.: 15 / 20
First day attendance required; cross-listed with MATH 354-01 Details An introduction to probability theory and application. Fundamental probability concepts include: sample spaces, combinatorics, conditional probability, independence, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, variance, moment-generating functions, and limit theorems. Special course topics vary and may include: computer simulation, stochastic processes, and statistical inference. Prerequisite(s): MATH 237; or MATH 137 and MATH 236. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 394-01	Causal Inference	Days: T R	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: OLRI 241	Instructor: Leslie Myint	Avail./Max.: 16 / 24
First day attendance required Details "Correlation does not imply causation." We've all heard this mantra, warding us away from reading too much into the association between murder rates and ice cream sales, between shoe size and reading ability, and the like. But this mantra leaves us wanting: how do we study causation? Questions of causation are essential when we try to understand the effects of new medical treatments, policies, or programs. In this course, we'll examine frameworks of thinking, statistical tools, and study designs that enable us to learn about the causal effects of interventions. Some specific topics include graphical causal models, randomized experiments, propensity score methods, instrumental variables, and interrupted time series designs. This course should be useful to those interested in biology, economics, medicine, public policy, and any area in which interventions are routinely evaluated. Prerequisite: MATH/STAT 155. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials
STAT 454-01	Bayesian Statistics	Days: T R	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: THEATR 203	Instructor: Alicia Johnson	Avail./Max.: 4 / 16
First day attendance required Details Bayesian statistics, an alternative to the traditional frequentist approach taken in our other statistics courses, is playing an increasingly integral role in modern statistics. Highlighted by Nate Silver of fivethirtyeight.com and Baseball Prospectus fame, Bayesian statistics has even reached a popular audience. This course explores the Bayesian philosophy, the Bayesian approach to statistical analysis, Bayesian computing, as well as both sides of the frequentist versus Bayesian debate. Topics include Bayes' Theorem, prior and posterior probability distributions, Bayesian regression, Bayesian hierarchical models, and an introduction to Markov chain Monte Carlo techniques. Prerequisite(s): STAT 155 and MATH 354. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
STAT 455-01	Mathematical Statistics	Days: M W F	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: THEATR 213	Instructor: Kelsey Grinde	Avail./Max.: 9 / 16
First day attendance required; cross-listed with MATH 455-01 Details An important course for students considering graduate work in statistics or biostatistics, this course explores the mathematics underlying modern statistical applications. Topics include: classical techniques for parameter estimation and evaluation of estimator properties, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression. Special topics vary and may include: tests of independence, resampling techniques, introductory Bayesian concepts, and nonparametric methods. Though not the focus of this course, concepts will be highlighted through applications in a variety of settings. Prerequisite(s): MATH 354 . General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Natural science and mathematics Course Materials

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