Biometry & Statistics (BTRY)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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BTRY 3010
Course Description
In this course, students develop statistical methods and apply them to problems encountered in the biological and environmental sciences. Methods include data visualization, population parameter estimation, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 3130, STSCI 2200
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Bradfield Hall 101
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Earls, C
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Prerequisite: one semester of calculus.
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- M Mann Library B30A
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- M Mann Library B30A
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- M Mann Library B30B
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- M Mann Library B30B
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- W Mann Library B30B
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- W Mann Library B30B
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BTRY 3080
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This course provides an introduction to probability and parametric inference. Topics include: random variables, standard distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, likelihood-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 5080, ILRST 5080, STSCI 3080, STSCI 5080
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Olin Hall 165
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Narayanan, R
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Prerequisites: BTRY 3010, Calculus II, or the equivalent.
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- F Olin Hall 218
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- M Malott Hall 251
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BTRY 3100
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Theory and application of statistical sampling, especially in regard to sample design, cost, estimation of population quantities, and error estimation. Assessment of nonsampling errors. Discussion ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRST 3100, STSCI 3100
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4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MW Upson Hall 205
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Bunge, J
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Prerequisite: two semesters of statistics.
BTRY 4030
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The focus of this course is the theory and application of the general linear model expressed in its matrix form. Topics will include: least squares estimation, multiple linear regression, coding for categorical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: STSCI 4030
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- MW Kimball Hall B11
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Booth, J
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A two-semester sequence on statistical methods (e.g. BTRY 3010-BTRY 3020), a course on probability and distribution theory (e.g. BTRY 3080 or Math 4710), multivariable calculus, and linear/matrix algebra.
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- M Mann Library B30A
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Booth, J
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- W Mann Library B30A
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Booth, J
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BTRY 4270
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Develops and uses statistical methods appropriate for analyzing right-censored (i.e., incomplete) time-to-event data. Topics covered include nonparametric estimation (e.g., life table methods, Kaplan Meier ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STSCI 4270
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Snee Hall Geological Sci 1150
Instructors
Smith, M
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Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 or equivalent preparation; 3 semesters of calculus.
BTRY 4830
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 6830
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Weill Hall 226
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Mezey, J
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Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 and Introductory Statistics or equivalent.
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- R Mann Library B30A
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Mezey, J
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BTRY 4940
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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
BTRY 4950
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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
BTRY 4970
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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
Regular Academic Session.
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1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BTRY 4980
Course Description
Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training. Students meet with a discussion or laboratory section and regularly discuss objectives with the course instructor. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- To Be Assigned
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Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BTRY 4990
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No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BTRY 5080
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to probability and parametric inference. Topics include: random variables, standard distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, likelihood-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 3080, ILRST 5080, STSCI 3080, STSCI 5080
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Olin Hall 165
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Narayanan, R
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Prerequisites: BTRY 3010, Calculus II, or the equivalent.
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- F Olin Hall 218
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- M Malott Hall 251
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Staff
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Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ILRST 5080, STSCI 5080
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Olin Hall 165
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Narayanan, R
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Lecture 002 is reserved for Statistical Science MPS students only.
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- F Malott Hall 253
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Narayanan, R
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Discussion 203 is reserved for Statistical Science MPS students only.
BTRY 6010
Course Description
Develops and uses statistical methods to analyze data arising from a wide variety of applications. Topics include descriptive statistics, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, inference for ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ILRST 6100
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Ives Hall 305
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Bien, J
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Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.
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- T Mann Library B30A
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Bien, J
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- T Mann Library B30A
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Bien, J
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- M Mann Library B30A
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Bien, J
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BTRY 6520
Course Description
Modem applications in statistics often require intensive computation and the use of modem statistical learning techniques. This course covers topics in statistical computing, including numerical optimization ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STSCI 6520
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- MWF Upson Hall 205
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Hooker, G
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Corequisites: ORIE 6700/Math 6730 (or equivalent) and at least one course in probability, or permission of instructor.
BTRY 6830
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 4830
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Weill Hall 226
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Mezey, J
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Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 and Introductory Statistics or equivalent.
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- R Mann Library B30A
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Mezey, J
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BTRY 6940
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Section Topic
Topic: StatMethods Bio Network Discov
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- F Comstock Hall-Academic II 1187
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Booth, J
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The goal of this class is to review the current state of the literature on statistical and computational methods for network and pathway discovery in biological systems.
BTRY 6970
Course Description
Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty. Because topics usually change from year to year, this course may be repeated for credit. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- To Be Assigned
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Booth, J
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Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty.
BTRY 7900
Course Description
Research at the Ph.D. level. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
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- To Be Assigned
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Booth, J
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Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
BTRY 7950
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- To Be Assigned
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Hooker, G
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Prerequisite or co-requisite: BTRY 6020 and 4090 and permission of instructor.
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BTRY 7980
Course Description
Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training. Students meet with a discussion section, prepare course materials, and assist in grading. Credit hours are determined in consultation ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
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- To Be Assigned
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Booth, J
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Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.
Regular Academic Session.
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2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
BTRY 8900
Course Description
Research at the M.S. level. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
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- To Be Assigned
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Booth, J
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Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
BTRY 9900
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
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- To Be Assigned
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Booth, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode:
Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/UnSat(Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory)