Fall 2007 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Fall 2007; however, some (or all) may not be offered this term.  The course numbers that are offered this term link to the Schedule of Classes.  Class with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Statistics (STAT)  Department Info

STAT 574E -- Environmental Statistics  (3 units)
Description:  Statistical methods for environmental and ecological sciences, including nonlinear regression, generalized linear models, temporal analyses, spatial analyses/kriging, quantitative risk assessment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 571B, or PSYC 507C, or equivalent.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

STAT 599 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Student must submit Independent Study Proposal Form to GIDP Office.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

STAT 900 -- Research  (1-3 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

STAT 910 -- Thesis  (1-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department or program.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

STAT 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  for a total of 36 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.