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Classes
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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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Bradfield Hall 101
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one semester of calculus.
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- M Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M Mann Library B30B
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M Mann Library B30B
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Mann Library B30B
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Mann Library B30B
Instructors
Sullivan, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 3080
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: ILRST 3080, STSCI 3080
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 255
Instructors
Bunea, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: BTRY 3010, Calculus II, or the equivalent.
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- F Hollister Hall 110
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M Morrill Hall 106
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 3100
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MW Thurston Hall 203
Instructors
Bunge, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: two semesters of statistics.
BTRY 4030
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Phillips Hall 101
Instructors
Booth, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
Instructors
Booth, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Booth, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Booth, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 4090
Course Description
Introduction to classical theory of parametric statistical inference that builds on the material covered in BTRY 3080. Topics include sampling distributions, principles of data reduction, likelihood, parameter ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 4090
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Warren Hall 151
Instructors
Hooker, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710 or equivalent and at least one introductory statistics course.
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- F Warren Hall 151
Instructors
Hooker, G
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 4270
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- TR Upson Hall 111
Instructors
Smith, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: BTRY 3080 or equivalent preparation; 3 semesters of calculus.
BTRY 4810
Course Description
Population genetics is the study of the transmission of genetic variation through time and space. This course explores what the patterns and dynamics of genetic variation in populations can teach us about ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMG 4810
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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- MWF Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Messer, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800, BIOEE 1780, or equivalents.
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- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Messer, P
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Messer, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 4840
Course Description
Computational methods for analyzing genetic and genomic data. Topics include sequence alignment, hidden Markov Models for discovering sequence features, inferring haplotypes and local ancestry, genotype ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 6840, CS 4775
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Warren Hall B02
Instructors
Williams, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 and at least one course in algorithms.
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- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Williams, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 4940
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
BTRY 4950
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BTRY 7950
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1187
Instructors
Vermeylen, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Please note that our first class will meet on Thursday, September 3.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BTRY 4970
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
Course Description
Permits outstanding undergraduates to carry out independent study of suitable problems under appropriate supervision. Students cannot receive both pay and credit for the same hours of work. Â view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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 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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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 305
Instructors
Earls, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.
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- T Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Earls, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Earls, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Earls, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Earls, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BTRY 6840
Course Description
Computational methods for analyzing genetic and genomic data. Topics include sequence alignment, hidden Markov Models for discovering sequence features, inferring haplotypes and local ancestry, genotype ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 4840, CS 4775
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Warren Hall B02
Instructors
Williams, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 or MATH 4710 and at least one course in algorithms.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Williams, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
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Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
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)
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 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. Combined with: BTRY 4950
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1187
Instructors
Vermeylen, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BTRY 6020 and 4090 and permission of instructor. Please note that our first class will meet on Thursday, September 3.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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)
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)
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)
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
Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details
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)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)