Biometry & Statistics (BTRY)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 5010STSCI 2200STSCI 5200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2009 BTRY 3010   LEC 001

    • TR Warren Hall B25
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Entner, J

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

  •  2010 BTRY 3010   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2011 BTRY 3010   DIS 202

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  •  2012 BTRY 3010   DIS 203

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  •  2013 BTRY 3010   DIS 204

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  •  2014 BTRY 3010   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2018 BTRY 3010   DIS 206

  • 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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ILRST 3080STSCI 3080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1834 BTRY 3080   LEC 001

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

  •  1835 BTRY 3080   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1852 BTRY 3080   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BTRY 3090

This course will cover financial mathematics and financial instruments relevant to exam FM offered by the Society of Actuaries. Topics on the present and accumulated value of future cash flows will be ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 3090

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 10987 BTRY 3090   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Das, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: Calculus I or permission from the instructor.

  • 10988 BTRY 3090   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall B02
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Das, S

  • 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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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one project. Combined with: ILRST 3100STSCI 3100STSCI 5100

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1207 BTRY 3100   LEC 001

    • MW Caldwell Hall 100
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Diciccio, T

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

  • 19360 BTRY 3100   PRJ 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Diciccio, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: STSCI 4030STSCI 5030

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1837 BTRY 4030   LEC 001

  • 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.

  •  1904 BTRY 4030   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1944 BTRY 4030   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2102 BTRY 4030   LAB 403

    • W Warren Hall B51
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Yang, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2103 BTRY 4030   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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, ... 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

  •  2315 BTRY 4090   LEC 001

    • TR Malott Hall 251
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wegkamp, M

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

  •  2316 BTRY 4090   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall 151
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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
  •  2412 BTRY 4110   LEC 001

    • TR Ives Hall 115
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Smith, M

  • 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

  •  2058 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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  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

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  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

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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  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

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  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

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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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

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BTRY 5010

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 3010STSCI 2200STSCI 5200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2540 BTRY 5010   LEC 001

    • TR Warren Hall B25
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Entner, J

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

  •  2541 BTRY 5010   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2542 BTRY 5010   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2543 BTRY 5010   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2544 BTRY 5010   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2545 BTRY 5010   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2546 BTRY 5010   DIS 206

  • 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

  •  2538 BTRY 5090   LEC 001

    • TR Malott Hall 251
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wegkamp, M

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

  •  2539 BTRY 5090   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall 151
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. 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   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1018 BTRY 6010   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1019 BTRY 6010   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1966 BTRY 6010   DIS 205

  • 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

  • 13272 BTRY 6970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Booth, J

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13294 BTRY 6970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13295 BTRY 6970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Mezey, J

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13296 BTRY 6970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Yu, H

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13297 BTRY 6970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13276 BTRY 7900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13290 BTRY 7900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13291 BTRY 7900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13292 BTRY 7900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13293 BTRY 7900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  •  2057 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

  • 13273 BTRY 7980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13286 BTRY 7980   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13287 BTRY 7980   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13288 BTRY 7980   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13289 BTRY 7980   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13298 BTRY 7980   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13299 BTRY 7980   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13274 BTRY 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13282 BTRY 8900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

  • 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

  • 13283 BTRY 8900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13284 BTRY 8900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

  • 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

  • 13285 BTRY 8900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13275 BTRY 9900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13277 BTRY 9900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13278 BTRY 9900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13279 BTRY 9900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13280 BTRY 9900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • 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

  • 13281 BTRY 9900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wells, M

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