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Distance Course Descriptions

Please note that as of Fall 2007, our ST course prefix was changed to STAT. These courses are offered based on availability and student interest. If you want a particular course to be offered soon, please contact Dr. Jana Anderson . We will need at least four students to register in order to offer a course. If you would like to obtain a basic (generic) course syllabus, please contact Dr. Anderson. The schedule of distance STAT course offerings can be found here.

COURSE
 
315: ( 3 credits) Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Calculus-based probability and statistics: distribution theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, applications to engineering and the sciences. Prerequisite: two semesters of college-level calculus. Credit allowed for only one course: STAT 301, STAT 307 or EH/EHCC 307, STAT 315, STAT 311. Text: Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 5th (or 6th) ed., Devore. Note: This course was previously numbered STAT 309. This course fulfills a requirement for the Certificate in Applied Statistics.

460: ( 3 credits) Applied Multivariate Analysis
Principles for multivariate estimation and testing; multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis; principal components, factor analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 340 or equivalent undergraduate regression course. Text: Applied Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis , Johnson. Computer Software: R, available for free download. Optional Text: Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, 5th ed., Johnson, R.A. and Wichern D.W. This course fulfills a requirement for the Certificate in Applied Statistics. Note: STAT 512 will work as a prerequisite for this course, provided the student has some background in matrix theory or linear algebra.
 
501: ( 1 credit) Statistical Science 
Overview of statistics; theory; use in agriculture, business, environment, engineering; modeling; computing; statisticians as researchers/consultants. No textbook required. This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree.
 
511: ( 4 credits) Design & Data Analysis for Researchers, I
Statistical methods for experimenters and researchers emphasizing design and analysis of experiments. Prerequisite: STAT 301 or STAT 307 or EH/EHCC 307 or STAT 315 (ST309) or STAT 311 or written consent of instructor. Text: An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis 5th ed., Ott & Longnecker. Computer Software: SAS. You will receive information on obtaining this software at a discounted student rate a few days before the semester begins. No prior knowledge of SAS is assumed, although familiarity with Microsoft Windows and an internet browser (Firefox, Netscape or Internet Explorer) is expected. This course fulfills a requirement for the Certificate in Applied Statistics.
 
512: ( 4 credits) Design & Data Analysis for Researchers, II  
Model building and decision making; communication of statistical information. Prerequisite: STAT 511. Text: An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis, 5th ed., Ott & Longnecker. Computer Software: SAS. See prerequisite ST511. This course fulfills a requirement for the Certificate in Applied Statistics.

 

520: ( 4 credits) Introduction to Probability Theory
Probability, random variables, distributions, expectations, generating functions, limit theorems, convergence, random processes. Prerequisites: MATH 229, MATH 261, MATH 317. Text: Probability and Random Processes, 3rd ed., Grimmett & Stirzaker. Please contact the Distance Degree Program Coordinator, Jana Anderson, before registering for this course if you have any doubts about having the needed prerequisites. This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree, as well as a requirement for the Certificate in Statistical Theory & Methods.

521: ( 3 credits) Stochastic Processes I
Characterization of stochastic processes, Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, branching processes, renewal theory, Brownian motion. Prerequisite: STAT 520. Text: An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling, 3rd ed., Taylor & Karlin. This course fulfills a Group II or III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.

523: ( 3 credits) Quantitative Spatial Analysis
Techniques in spatial analysis: point pattern analysis, spatial autocorrelation, trend surface and spectral analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 301 or STAT 307 or EH/EHCC 307. Credit not allowed for both STAT 523 and NR 523. Text: Course manual entitled "Quantitative Spatial Statistics", available through CSU Bookstore. Computer Software: S-Plus and Spatial Library for S-Plus (available from course webpage after semester begins). This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods and Applied Statistics certificates.

525: ( 3 credits) Analysis of Time Series I
Trend and seasonality, stationary processes, Hilbert space techniques, spectral distribution function, fitting ARIMA models, linear prediction. Prerequisite: STAT 430. STAT 530 works as a "higher level" prerequisite for this course. Text: Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting, Brockwell & Davis. Computer Software: Contained in the text. This course fulfills a Group II or III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.

526: ( 3 credits) Analysis of Time Series II
Spectral analysis; the periodogram; spectral estimation techniques; multivariate time series; linear systems and optimal control; Kalman filtering and prediction. Prerequisite: STAT 525. Text: Time Series: Theory and Methods, 2nd ed., Brockwell & Davis. Computer Software: available through instructor. This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree.
 
530: ( 3 credits) Mathematical Statistics
Sampling distributions, estimation, testing, confidence intervals; exact and asymptotic theories of maximum likelihood and distribution-free methods. Prerequisite: STAT 520. Text: Statistical Inference, 2nd ed., Casella & Berger. This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree, as well as fulfilling a requirement for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.

540: ( 3 credits) Data Analysis and Regression
Introduction to multiple regression and data analysis with emphasis on graphics and computing. Prerequisite: Six credits of upper-division statistics courses or written consent of instructor. Text: Applied Linear Statistical Models, 5th ed., Kutner, Nachtsheim, Neter & Li . Computer Software: R (or SPlus). This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree, as well as fulfilling a requirement for the Applied Statistics and Statistical Theory & Methods certificates.

547: ( 3 credits) Statistics for Environmental Monitoring
Applications of statistics in environmental pollution studies involving air, water, or soil monitoring; sampling designs; trend analysis; censored data. Prerequisite: ST/STCC 301. Credit not allowed for both STAT 547 and CIVE 547. Text: Statistical Methods for Environmental Pollution Monitoring, Gilbert & Reinhold. This course serves as an elective for the Applied Statistics and the Statistical Theory & Methods certificates. Does not count toward requirements for the MS degree in Statistics.

560: ( 3 credits) Applied Multivariate Analysis
Multivariate analysis of variance; principal components; factor analysis; discriminate analysis; cluster analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 520, STAT 540. Text: Applied Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis, Dallas Johnson. Computer Software: R (freeware version of S-Plus). Optional Text: Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, 5th ed., Johnson, R.A. and Wichern D.W. This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.

570: ( 3 credits) Nonparametric Statistics
Distribution and uses of order statistics; nonparametric inferential techniques, their uses and mathematical properties. Prerequisite: STAT 430 or written consent of instructor. STAT 530 works as a "higher level" prerequisite for this course. Text: Introduction to Modern Nonparametric Statistics, Higgins. Computer Software: R (freeware version of S-Plus). This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.

586: ( 1 credit) Practicum in Consulting Techniques
Instruction on planning studies, writing reports, and interacting with clients. Attend and critique consulting sessions. Prerequisite: STAT 540. This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree.

600: ( 3 credits) Statistical Computing
Statistical packages; graphical data presentation; model fitting and diagnostics; random numbers; simulation; numerical methods in statistics. Prerequisite: STAT 520, STAT 540. This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.

605: ( 3 credits) Theory of Sampling Techniques
Survey designs; simple random, stratified, cluster samples; theory of estimation; optimization techniques for minimum variance or costs. Prerequisites: [STAT 301 or STAT 307 or EH/ EHCC 307 or STAT 315 (ST309) or STAT 311] and STAT 430.  Text: Model Assisted Survey Sampling, by Särndal, Swensson & Wretman. Computer Software: SAS and either S-Plus or R, plus possibly specialized software which will be provided. You will receive information on obtaining SAS at a discounted student rate a few days before the semester begins. This course fulfills a Group II or III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.
 
640: ( 4 credits) Design and Linear Modeling I
Introduction to linear models; experimental design; fixed, random, and mixed models. Prerequisite: STAT 540. Text: Course notes will be provided. Some texts will be suggested for reference. Computer Software: SAS. You will receive information on obtaining SAS at a discounted student rate a few days before the semester begins. This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.
 
645: ( 3 credits) Categorical Data Analysis and GLIM
Generalized linear models, binary and polytomous data, log linear models, quasilikelihood models, survival data models. Co-requisite: STAT 640. Text: Generalized Linear Models, 2nd ed., McCullagh & Nelder. Computer Software: S-Plus. This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree.
  
650: ( 3 credits) Design and Linear Modeling II
Mixed factorials; response surface methodology; Taguchi methods; variance components. Prerequisite: STAT 640 or written consent of instructor. Texts: Course notes will be provided. Some texts will be suggested for reference. Software: SAS. You will receive information on obtaining SAS at a discounted student rate a few days before the semester begins. This course fulfills a Group II or III requirement for the MS degree.
 
675K: ( 3 credits) Bayesian Statistics
Bayesian inference and theory, hierarchical models, Markov chain Monte Carlo theory and methods, model criticism and selection, hierarchical regression and generalized linear models, and other topics. Prerequisites: STAT 430 is the prerequisite for this course, however it is recommended that student has had STAT 530 and STAT 540. Text: Bayesian Data Analysis, 2nd ed., Gelman, Carlin, Stern & Rubin. Computer Software: S-Plus or R, and WinBUGS (freeware - more information will be provided on the course web page). This course fulfills a Group III requirement for the MS degree, as well as serving as an elective for the Statistical Theory & Methods certificate.
  
699: ( Variable credit) Thesis
Student must have an advisor for their project or thesis before registering for this class. Ideally you should start this before your final semester. This course fulfills a Group I requirement for the MS degree.

Would you like more information about the program?
Contacts:
Dr. Jana Anderson, Coordinator
Phone: (970) 491-7454
Betsy Munson, Distance Program Assistant
Phone: (970) 491-5268

Fax: (970) 491-1084