Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2003
Statistics (STAT)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/06/2003.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some STAT courses.
STAT 280 ELEMENTARY APPLIED STATISTICS Credits 4.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
A noncalculus introduction to statistical methods with emphasis on techniques.
Includes computer laboratory.
001 BL 123 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Ott, Rick Enr: 43 Max: 0
STAT 300 MODEL BUILDING Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Examples to illustrate mathematical formulation (modeling) of scientific
problems, their solution and interpretation.
Prereq- Math 211 or consent of instructor.
001 ML 254 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Kimmel, Marek Enr: 8 Max: 0
STAT 305 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BIOSCIENC Credits 4.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
An introduction to statistics for Biosciences with emphasis on statistical
models and data analysis techniques. Computer-assisted data analysis,
including biological examples, is explored in laboratory sessions.
Prereq- Math 101, 102.
001 DH 1064 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Guerra, Rudy Enr: 30 Max: 0
STAT 310 PROBABILITY & STATISTICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Probability theory and the central concepts and methods of statistics. Also
offered as Econ 382.
Prereq- Math 102; Math 212 is recommended.
001 DH 1070 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Rojo, Javier Enr: 53 Max: 0
STAT 331 APPLIED PROBABILITY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, discrete
and continuous random variables, expectation, standard discrete and continuous
distributions, transform techniques, central limit theorems, estimation, and
correlation. Selected topics such as the Poisson process, Markov chains, and
statistical techniques. Illustrations from engineering. Also offered as
Elec 331
Prereq- Math 212.
001 DH 1064 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Olofsson, Peter Enr: 26 Max: 0
STAT 339 STATISTICAL METHODS-PSYCHOLOGY Credits 4.00 Fall 03
Also offered as Psyc 339
001 SH 305 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Lane, David M. Enr: 7 Max: 0
STAT 410 INTRO STATISTICAL COMPUTING & REGRESSION Credits 3.00 Fall 03
A survey of statistical methods with emphasis on computing and computing
environments, focusing on applied regression and experimental design.
Prereq- Stat 310 or consent of instructor.
001 MART 101 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Wojciechowski, William Co Enr: 8 Max: NA
STAT 431 MATHEMATICAL STAT I Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Topics include random variables, distributions, transformations, moment
generating functions, common families of distributions, independence, sampling
distributions, the basics of estimation theory, hypothesis testing and Bayesian
inference
Prereq- Stat 310 or permission of instructor.
001 DH 1046 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Ensor, Katherine Enr: 10 Max: 0
King, Patrick J.
STAT 486 METHODS IN COMPUTATION FINANCE I: MARKET Credits 3.00 Fall 03
This course takes the classical efficient market models and superimposes upon
it models for other stochastic phenomena not generally accounted for in
efficient market theory. Showing how risk can be lessened by portfolios and
other mechanisms. It discusses reasons why the Black-Scholes option pricing
model is fragile to departures from efficient market theory. The course is
oriented toward using computer simulations as an alternative to closed form
solutions.
Prereq- Stat 305, 310 or near equivalent.
001 SYM I - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Thompson, James R. Enr: 9 Max: NA
STAT 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - M 01:00PM - 02:00PM Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 495 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Also offered as Poli 495
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 499 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES VIGRE SEMINAR Credits Fall 03
This course prepares a student for research in the mathematical sciences on a
specific topic. Each section is dedicated to a different topic. Current topics
include bioinformatics, biomathematics and computational finance. The topics
change each semester. Also offered as CAAM 499 amd MATH 499.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 9 Max: NA
STAT 509 ADV PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS I Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Also offered as Psyc 502
001 SH 133 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Lane, David M. Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 531 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Same as Stat 431 with advanced problem sets. Required for graduate students in
statistics.
Prereq -Stat 310 or permission of instructor.
001 DH 1046 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 533 ADVANCED STATISTICAL INFERENCE Credits 3.00 Fall 03
A continuation of STAT 532. Required for Ph.D. students in
statistics.
Prerequisites: STAT 582 and STAT 532.
Prereq- Stat 431, Math 321, and either Math 355 or Caam 310, Stat 532, or
permission. Recommended Stat 581.
001 KH 101 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:00PM Rojo, Javier Enr: 8 Max: 0
STAT 545 GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS & CATEGORICAL Credits 3.00 Fall 03
NO DESCRIPTION
001 KH 107 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:40PM Atkinson, E. Neely Enr: 14 Max: NA
Cox, Dennis D.
STAT 550 NONPARAMETRIC FUNCITON ESTIMATION Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Survey of topics in data analysis including data visualization, multivariate
density estimation, and nonparametric regression. Advanced applications will
include clustering, discrimination, dimension reduction, and bump-hunting using
nonparametric density procedures.
001 DH 1075 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Scott, David W. Enr: 11 Max: NA
STAT 552 APPLIED STOCHASTIC PROCESSES Credits 3.00 Fall 03
This course covers the theory of some of the most frequently used stochastic
processes in application: discrete and continuous time Markov chains, Poisson
and renewal processes, and Brownian motion.
001 HB 427 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Riedi, Rolf Enr: 18 Max: 0
STAT 581 MATHEMATICAL PROBABILITY I Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Measure-theoretic foundations of probability. Open to qualified
undergraduates. Also offered as Caam 581
001 BROW 145 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Olofsson, Peter Enr: 12 Max: 0
STAT 583 INTRO RANDOM PROCESSES & APPL Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Also offered as Elec 533
001 AL A126 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Riedi, Rudolf H. Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 590 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Fall 03
No description.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 13 Max: 0
STAT 600 GRADUATE SEMINAR IN STATISTICS Credits Fall 03
No description
001 KH 107 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM King, Patrick J. Enr: 17 Max: 0
STAT 604 ADVANCED ECONOMIC STATISTICS Credits 5.00 Fall 03
Also offered as ECON 504.
001 BB 271 - MW 10:25PM - 11:40PM Chang, Yoosoon Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 611 ECONOMETRICS II Credits 5.00 Fall 03
Also offered as Econ 511
001 BB 116 - MW 12:45PM - 02:00PM Sickles, Robin Enr: 0 Max: 0
STAT 688 DECISION THEORY WITH MEDICAL APPLICATION Credits Fall 03
Statistical inference, decision theory, and simulation as applied to assist in
making individual clinical decisions, policy recommendations, and as a guide to
study design and research; topics include statistical decision theory, decision
analysis, decision trees, markvo models and simulation, cost-effectiveness
analysis, meta-analysis, and sensitivity analysis. Grading will be based on
regularly assigned homework exercises and term projects.
Pre-req: STAT 422 and STAT 410, or permission of instructor
001 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Cox, Dennis D. Enr: 11 Max: NA
Mueller, Peter
STAT 699 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES VIGRE SEMINAR Credits Fall 03
This course prepares a student for research in the mathematical sciences on a
specific topic. Each section is dedicated to a different topic. Current topics
include bioinformatics, biomathematics and computational finance. The topics
change each semester. Also offered as CAAM 699 amd MATH 699.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 8 Max: NA
STAT 800 THESIS Credits Fall 03
NO DESCRIPTION
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 12 Max: 0
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