STSCI 3740
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Classes
STSCI 3740
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. The Catalog/Courses of Study 2025-2026 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
We start off with a detailed refresher for Linear Regression. We then turn to popular methods for classification including Logistic Regression and Discriminant Analysis. Finally, we consider more advanced topics which may include - depending on the audience - Resampling Methods, Tree-based Methods, or Support Vector Machines. The statistics software R is introduced and used for applications.
When Offered Fall.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CS 1112 or equivalent, MATH 2220, STSCI 3200, STSCI 3080 or MATH 4710.
Distribution Category (SDS-AS) (OPHLS-AG)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one project. Combined with: STSCI 5740
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Bettache, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Formerly STSCI 4740. Course content and difficulty unchanged; still fulfills 4000-level STSCI/BTRY major requirements.
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