Biometry & Statistics (BTRY)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

BTRY 3010

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 5010STSCI 2200STSCI 5200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2703 BTRY 3010   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: one semester of calculus.

  •  2704 BTRY 3010   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2705 BTRY 3010   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2706 BTRY 3010   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2707 BTRY 3010   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2708 BTRY 3010   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2715 BTRY 3010   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 3080

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ILRST 3080STSCI 3080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2403 BTRY 3080   LEC 001

    • TR Kimball Hall B11
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • El Alaoui, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: BTRY 3010, Calculus II, Multivariable calculus, or the equivalent.

  •  2404 BTRY 3080   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2431 BTRY 3080   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 3100

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

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Syllabi:
  •  1264 BTRY 3100   LEC 001

    • TR Thurston Hall 203
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Diciccio, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: two semesters of statistics.

BTRY 4030

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: STSCI 4030STSCI 5030

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2409 BTRY 4030   LEC 001

    • MW Kimball Hall B11
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Guinness, J

  • 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.

  •  2531 BTRY 4030   LAB 401

    • M Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Guinness, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2593 BTRY 4030   LAB 402

    • W Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Guinness, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2827 BTRY 4030   LAB 403

    • W Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Guinness, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2828 BTRY 4030   LAB 404

    • R Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Guinness, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BTRY 4090

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 5090STSCI 4090STSCI 5090

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3257 BTRY 4090   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710 or equivalent and at least one introductory statistics course.

  •  3258 BTRY 4090   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall 401
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 4110

Categorical data analysis, including logistic regression, log-linear models, stratified tables, matched pairs analysis, polytomous response, and ordinal data. Applications in biological, biomedical and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRST 4110STSCI 4110STSCI 5160

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18254 BTRY 4110   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 4381

A biomedical data science course using Python and available bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis of molecular biological data, including biosequences, microarrays, and networks.  This course ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 6381

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2891 BTRY 4381   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in computer programming (any language) and one in statistical methods, or permission of the instructor.

  •  2892 BTRY 4381   LAB 401

    • R Uris Hall 202
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Yu, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 4950

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BTRY 7950STSCI 4950

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2771 BTRY 4950   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: A one year sequence of an introductory statistics course which covers probability, ANOVA, and linear regression. For example, BTRY 3010 and BTRY 3020, or BTRY 6010 and BTRY 6020.

BTRY 4970

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14552 BTRY 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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.

BTRY 4980

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14553 BTRY 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/course-enrollment/independent-study/). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15619 BTRY 4980   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20620 BTRY 4980   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • El Alaoui, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

BTRY 4990

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.   view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15462 BTRY 4990   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20446 BTRY 4990   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 3, 2021
    • Kuceyeski, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20621 BTRY 4990   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Guinness, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

BTRY 5010

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 3010STSCI 2200STSCI 5200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19723 BTRY 5010   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: one semester of calculus.

  • 19724 BTRY 5010   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19725 BTRY 5010   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19726 BTRY 5010   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19727 BTRY 5010   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19728 BTRY 5010   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19729 BTRY 5010   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 5090

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 4090STSCI 4090STSCI 5090

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19719 BTRY 5090   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710 or equivalent and at least one introductory statistics course.

  • 19720 BTRY 5090   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall 401
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 6010

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ILRST 6100

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1016 BTRY 6010   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.

  •  1017 BTRY 6010   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1018 BTRY 6010   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1019 BTRY 6010   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2628 BTRY 6010   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 6381

A biomedical data science course using Python and available bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis of molecular biological data, including biosequences, microarrays, and networks.  This course ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BTRY 4381

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2887 BTRY 6381   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in computer programming (any language) and one in statistical methods, or permission of instructor.

  •  2888 BTRY 6381   LAB 401

    • R Uris Hall 202
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Yu, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 6970

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1223 BTRY 6970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Booth, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1652 BTRY 6970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hooker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1653 BTRY 6970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Mezey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1654 BTRY 6970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Yu, H

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1655 BTRY 6970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Individual tutorial study selected by the faculty.

BTRY 7900

Research at the Ph.D. level. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1227 BTRY 7900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Booth, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1648 BTRY 7900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hooker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1649 BTRY 7900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Mezey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1650 BTRY 7900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Keinan, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1651 BTRY 7900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

BTRY 7950

By interacting with consultants from the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU) and their clients, students will learn to provide statistical consulting to researchers from a variety of disciplines. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BTRY 4950STSCI 4950

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2770 BTRY 7950   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: A one year sequence of statistics courses which covers probability, linear and generalized linear models, multilevel/mixed models and some multivariate methods. For example, STSCI 7170 and BTRY 7180.

BTRY 7980

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1224 BTRY 7980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Booth, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1644 BTRY 7980   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hooker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1645 BTRY 7980   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Mezey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1646 BTRY 7980   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Keinan, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1647 BTRY 7980   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2407 BTRY 7980   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Sullivan, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2411 BTRY 7980   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Yu, H

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: at least two advanced courses in statistics and biometry. Permission of instructor and chair of special committee is required.

BTRY 8900

Research at the M.S. level. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1225 BTRY 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Booth, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1640 BTRY 8900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hooker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1641 BTRY 8900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Mezey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1642 BTRY 8900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Keinan, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1643 BTRY 8900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: M.S. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

BTRY 9900

Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1226 BTRY 9900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Booth, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1635 BTRY 9900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hooker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1636 BTRY 9900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Mezey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1637 BTRY 9900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Keinan, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1638 BTRY 9900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-9 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1639 BTRY 9900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. candidates. Permission of graduate field member concerned is required.