• STAT 5660: Computational Statistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Computational methods for Statistics will be discussed for topics that include numerical linear algebra, optimization, bootstrapping, numerical integration, monte carlo simulation, markov chain monte carlo simulation, and predictive data mining. Prerequisite: B or better in STAT 5265 and B or better in one of the following: STAT 5015, STAT 5025, STAT 5045
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• STAT 5670: Mixed Models

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An advanced treatment of models with fixed and random effects. Topics include: model definitions, least- squares, analysis of variance techniques, likelihood procedures, and computational applications. Prerequisite: STAT 5620.
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• STAT 5680: Adv Bayesian Statistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Philosophical principles underlying Bayesian and non-Bayesian statistics. Decision theoretic foundations of Bayesian statistics including loss functions, minimaxity, and admissibility. Construction of conjugate prior distributions and non-informative prior distributions. Bayesian point estimation, hypothesis tests and credible sets. Computational tools for Bayesian problems including Markov chain Monte Carlo (McMC) and other methods for approximating posterior distributions with some emphasis on implementation via a programming language or statistical computing software. As time and interest permit: the normal linear model, non-normal models, hierarchical models, Bayesian model averaging, other topics. Prerequisites: STAT 5380; 5420 and 5520.
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• STAT 5810: Seminar

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Research results are presented by statistics majors. (Faculty also present papers). Prerequisite: graduate status in statistics.
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• STAT 5820: Teaching of Statistics

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The following topics are presented and discussed: traditional and innovative teaching methods, assessment methods, the purpose of lectures and laboratories, in-class activities, projects, mathematics versus statistics, computer assistance, math anxiety, and group and one-on-one interaction guidelines. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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• STAT 5880: Adv Problems

  1.00 - 8.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Intended to develop the graduate student's ability to expand his theoretical knowledge by using library materials and working under close supervision of a faculty member who is an expert in the area of study. Prerequisite: 12 hours in statistics and consent of instructor.
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• STAT 5890: Advanced Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Special offerings beyond formal course work in thesis areas. Prerequisite: graduate status.
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• STAT 5900: Prac-College Teaching

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience. Prerequisite: graduate status.
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• STAT 5920: Cont Reg: On Campus

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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• STAT 5940: Cont Reg: Off Campus

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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