MATH 100. Intermediate Algebra

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Ron Larson. Intermediate Algebra (WebAssign eBook) 5th ed.​

Textbook notes:  Students are required to have access to WebAssign for this course. Students buying used textbooks should arrange to purchase WebAssign separately

Prerequisites:  None

Course description:  Fundamentals of algebra. Graphs of linear equations, polynomials and factoring, first and second-degree equations and inequalities, radicals and exponents, and systems of equations. Word problems emphasized throughout the course.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 108. Real World Modeling

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP), S. Garfunkel, ed. For All Practical Purposes: Mathematical Literacy in Today's World. 9th ed. ISBN-13: 978-1429243162. New York: W. H. Freeman, 2011. Print.

Prerequisites:  None

Course description:  An introduction to mathematical modeling. Topics chosen from linear programming, probability theory, Markov chains, scheduling problems, coding theory, social choice, voting theory, geometric concepts, game theory, graph theory, combinatorics, networks. Emphasis placed upon demonstrating the usefulness of mathematical models in other disciplines, especially the social science and business.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 117. Precalculus I

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Carl Stitz and Jeff Zeager. Precalculus (WebAssign eBook), 3rd edition.

Stitz Zeager Open Source Mathematics, 4 July 2014. Web. http://www.stitz-zeager.com/.

Prerequisites:  MATH 100 or Math Diagnostic Test

Course description:  Inverse functions, quadratic functions, complex numbers. Detailed study of polynomial functions including zeros, factor theorem, and graphs. Rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications. Systems of equations, inequalities, partial fractions, linear programming, sequences and series. Word problems are emphasized throughout the course.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 118. Precalculus II

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Carl Stitz and Jeff Zeager. Precalculus (WebAssign eBook), 3rd edition.

Stitz Zeager Open Source Mathematics, 4 July 2014. Web. http://www.stitz-zeager.com/.

Prerequisites:  MATH 117 or Math Diagnostic Test

Course description:  Functions and change with an emphasis on linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Specific geometric topics include concavity and how transformations affect graphs. Topics in trigonometry include radians, sinusoidal functions, identities, sum/difference formulas, double/half angle formulas, and trigonometric equations. Other topics include polar coordinates.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 131. Applied Calculus I

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Hughes-Hallett, Deborah, et al. Applied & Single Variable Calculus for Loyola University Chicago, Custom (WebAssign eBook). 4th ed.

Print text (optional): ISBN-13: 9781118747476. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2013.

Prerequisites:  MATH 118 or Math Diagnostic Test

Course description:  An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with an emphasis on applications. This course is intended for students in the life and social sciences, computer science, and business. Topics include: modeling change using functions including exponential and trigonometric functions, the concept of the derivative, computing the derivative, applications of the derivative to business and life, social, and computer sciences, and an introduction to integration. This course is not a substitute for MATH 161.

  

MATH 132. Applied Calculus II

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Hughes-Hallett, Deborah, et al. Applied & Single Variable Calculus for Loyola University Chicago, Custom (WebAssign eBook). 4th ed.

Print text (optional): ISBN-13: 9781118747476. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2013.

Prerequisites:  MATH 131 or MATH 161

Course description:  A continuation of MATH 131. Topics include: properties of the integral, techniques of integration, numerical methods, improper integrals, applications to geometry, physics, economics, and probability theory, introduction to differential equations and mathematical modeling, systems of differential equations, power series. This course is not a substitute for MATH 162.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 161. Calculus I

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Stewart, James. Calculus: Early Transcendentals (WebAssign eBook). 8th ed.

Print text (optional): ISBN-13: 978-1285741550. Boston: Centage Learning, 2015.

Prerequisites:  MATH 118

Course description:  A traditional introduction to differential and integral calculus. Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, intermediate and mean-value theorems, curve sketching, optimization problems, related rates, definite and indefinite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus, logarithmic and exponential functions. Applications to physics and other disciplines.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 162. Calculus II

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  Stewart, James. Calculus: Early Transcendentals (WebAssign eBook). 8th ed.

Print text (optional): ISBN-13: 978-1285741550. Boston: Centage Learning, 2015.

Prerequisites:  MATH 161

Course description:  A continuation of MATH 161. Calculus of logarithmic, exponential, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration. Applications of integration to volume, surface area, arc length, center of mass, and work. Numerical sequences and series. Study of power series and the theory of convergence. Taylor's theorem with remainder.

Syllabus:  Common

  

MATH 201. Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory

Instructor(s):  Dr. Aaron Greicius

Required text(s):  We will use a free, open source text for this course. The exact text is to be decided.

Prerequisites:  MATH 161

Course description:  This course serves as a bridge course from calculus to upper-level mathematics. Students will develop a collection of proof, computational, and problem-solving techniques that will serve as an invaluable toolkit throughout their mathematical career. They will also be introduced to a variety of new mathematical objects and theoretical frameworks that play a crucial role in higher mathematics.

Topics: Topics include: propositional and quantifier logic; sets, relations and functions; counting and combinatorial objects; elementary number theory; big-O and little-o notation; graph theory.

Assessment: Students should expect one or more in-class exams, frequent quizzes and homework sets, and a final.

  

MATH 212. Linear Algebra

Instructor(s):  Dr. Joseph Mayne

Required text(s):  Lay, David C., Lay Steven R., and McDonald, Judi J., "Linear Algebra and its Applications," 5th Edition. Packaged with MyMathLab access, Pearson, 2016. ISBN-13: 9780134022697

Prerequisites:  MATH 132 or MATH 162

Course description:  Linear algebra is widely used in mathematics, science, engineering, and the social sciences. For example, statisticians and economists often employ linear models when trying to analyze problems with many variables. And linear algebra is an important tool in many areas of mathematics itself. Much of functional analysis is devoted to the study of functions preserving linearity and field theory uses linear algebra in the proofs of many results. The course starts with the problem of solving simultaneous linear equations using the Gaussian elimination algorithm. The solution of this important practical problem motivates the definition of many linear algebra concepts: matrices, vectors and vector spaces, linear independence, dimension, and vector subspaces. The emphasis then shifts to general vector spaces and proofs using an axiom system. Most of the results will be for finite dimensional spaces and we will always attempt to visualize theorems in 2 or 3 dimensional Euclidean space. Topics to be covered include: linear transformations, change of basis, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and diagonalization. Students will be encouraged to improve their skills at constructing mathematical proofs.

  

MATH 212. Linear Algebra

Instructor(s):  Dr. Aaron Lauve

Required text(s):  Beezer, Robert A. A First Course in Linear Algebra (Beta Version) Available at linear.ups.edu/fcla/ under GNU Free Documentation License v. 1.2. May, 2017. Web.

Textbook notes:  Students may also wish to have on hand:

Prerequisites:  MATH 162 or MATH 132

Course description:  Linear systems are ubiquitous in mathematics, science, engineering, and the social sciences. (For example, statisticians and economists often employ linear models to analyze otherwise intractable problems with many variables.) Evidently, a systematic approach for solving linear systems would be immensely valuable. The course begins by giving one approach, the algorithm of Gaussian Elimination, then continues by developing the axioms and theorems of the subject already present in this elegant algorithm. Motivating examples will frequently be illustrated using the open source computer algebra package Sage.

Syllabus:  An introduction to linear algebra in abstract vector spaces with particular emphasis on finite dimensional Euclidean space. Topics: Gaussian elimination, matrix algebra, linear independence, span, basis, linear transformations, Gram-Schmidt, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization. Some of the basic theorems will be proved rigorously; other results will be demonstrated informally. Applications will be emphasized throughout. Assessments: bimonthly quizzes and online homework; two in-term exams; and a final exam.

  

MATH 263. Multivariable Calculus

Required text(s):  Stewart, James. Calculus: Early Transcendentals (WebAssign eBook). 8th ed.

Print text (optional): ISBN-13: 978-1285741550. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2015.

Prerequisites:  MATH 162

Course description:  Vectors and vector algebra, curves and surfaces in space, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the chain rule, the gradient vector, LaGrange multipliers, multiple integrals, volume, surface area, the Change of Variables theorem, line integrals, surface integrals, Green's theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem.

Syllabus:  Common

  

Math 264. Ordinary Differential Equations

Instructor(s):  Dr. Adam Spiegler

Required text(s):  Nagle, R. Kent, Saff, Edward B., and Edward B. Snider. Fundamentals of Differential Equations. 8th ed. ISBN-13: 978-0321747730. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2012.

Prerequisites:  Math 263

Course description:  A differential equation can be used to model a situation that involves change. Examples come from Ecology, Economics, Medicine, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. This course will concentrate on first and second order differential equations and uses real models throughout the semester. We will analysis for what equations does a solution exist and when is a solution unique? Can we solve an equation explicitly in mathematical terms? Can we find a numerical solution? Topics will include first order equations, second order linear equations, Laplace Transforms, series solutions, and systems of equations. Applications to modeling will be emphasized.

  

MATH 266. Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

Instructor(s):  Dr. Peter Tingley

Required text(s):  Edwards, Penney and Calvis. Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, 4th edition. Published by Pearson.

Prerequisites:  Math 263

Course description:  The course is an introduction to linear algebra and differential equations, and is oriented toward students of engineering science.

  

Math 304. Math 304

Instructor(s):  Robert Jensen

Required text(s):  Basic Probability Theory (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Robert B. Ash Paperback: 352 pages; Publisher: Dover Publications (June 26, 2008); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0486466280; ISBN-13: 978-0486466286

Prerequisites:  Math 263

Course description:  An introduction to probability, including random variables, mean, variance, and basic theorems such as the Law of Large Numbers and the Central Limit Theorem.

  

MATH 313. Abstract Algebra I

Instructor(s):  Dr. Anne Peters Hupert

Required text(s):  Dan Saracino, Abstract Algebra, A First Course, Second Edition, Waveland 2008. ISBN : 978-1577665366.

Prerequisites:  MATH 201, MATH 212

Course description:  This course provides a rigorous introduction to the study of structures such as groups, rings, and fields; emphasis is on the theory of groups with topics such as subgroups, cyclic groups, Abelian groups, permutation groups, homomorphisms, cosets, and factor groups. Grades will be based on required homework, 3 in-class exams, and a required final.

  

Math 322. [ Math 422 ] Advanced Number Theory

Instructor(s):  Dr. Anthony Giaquinto

Required text(s):  Silverman, Joseph. Friendly Introduction to Number Theory. 4th Edition, Pearson, 2018.

Prerequisites:  MATH 201

Course description: 

Despite the title, this course will be an introduction to classic topics in number theory. We will explore the topics using a wealth of examples which will be analyzed for patterns and conjectures. Once conjectures are formed the theorems will be rigorously proved. Mathematical thinking will be promoted throughout the course. Topics will include Pythagorean triples, divisibility, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, congruences, Fermat's little theorm, Euler's formula, Chinese remainder theorem, RSA public key cryptosystem, quadratic reciprocity, Pell's equation, continued fractions and additional topics as time permits. Grading will be based on midterm and final exams as well as numerous homework assignments.

A note on the text: used copies of previous editions will be sufficient for this course.

  

MATH 328. [ COMP 328 COMP 428 MATH 428 ] Algebraic Coding Theory

Instructor(s):  Dr. W. Cary Huffman

Required text(s):  Huffman, W. Cary, and Pless, Vera. Fundamentals of Error-Correcting Codes. Cambridge University Press, 2003.

Hardcover: ISBN-10: 0521782805; ISBN-13: 978-0521782807
Paperback: ISBN-10: 0521131707; ISBN-13: 978-0521131704

Prerequisites:  MATH 212 (Linear Algebra) or the equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Course description:  Error-correcting codes are used to recover data distorted by noise or by deterioration over time when retransmission or reconstruction of data is impossible. One of the first codes, developed by Richard Hamming in the late 1940s, helped to prevent the shutdown of the Bell Laboratories Model V computer when an error was encountered during the execution of a program. The code he developed became the foundation for the extensive and important field known today as coding theory. Without error-correcting codes CDs would sound much like phonographs, distorting the sound whenever there is a bit of dust on the CD or the slightest flaw in the material. Deep space satellite communication would be virtually impossible without error-correcting capabilities. The recently ended Casini mission to Saturn returned over 100,000 photographs. The use of error-correcting codes allowed these stunning photographs to be transmitted to Earth, and remarkably, helped extend the mission to almost 20 years. In order to insure high fidelity reception, error-correcting codes are built into the communication standards for digital television, for optical and audio communication systems, and for multimedia broadcast/multicast service.

In this course we will study the major types of error-correcting codes, how to encode and decode them, and their main properties. The codes we examine will include the Hamming, Golay, BCH, cyclic, quadratic residue, Reed-Solomon, and Reed-Muller codes. As time permits, we will examine applications of coding theory, for instance to its use with CD players. There will be regular homework assignments, a (probably takehome) midterm, and (probably takehome) final.

This course will require students to understand proofs. A few proofs will be included in homework and exams, but computation will be emphasized. It would be advisable to review the basics of Linear Algebra, although I will attempt to remind you of what is necessary as we go along.

  

MATH 345. [ MATH 445 ] Financial Math-Derivatives

Instructor(s):  Dr. E.N. Barron

Required text(s):  A Factor Model Approach to Derivative Pricing, James Primbs, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-4987-6332-5

Prerequisites:  MATH 264, 304

Course description:  This course is an introduction to determining the fair market price of financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying equity, interest rate, or bond assets. The course will cover the basics of stochastic modeling of prices using Brownian motion and stochastic calculus. Using the absence of arbitrage, we will derive Black-Scholes models of derivative prices for various types of instruments. We also consider hedging strategies. If you are planning to take the Financial Math Actuarial Exam, this course is a must for providing the tools needed for that exam.

Syllabus:  1. Brownian motion and Poisson processes. Ito's Lemma and stochastic differential equations. 2. Factor model approach to Arbitrage Pricing. 3. Black-Scholes Models for European Calls and Puts. 4. Interest rate and Credit Derivatives. 5. Hedging. 6. Computation, Binomial Trees. 7. Risk Neutral Pricing.

  

Math 351. Introduction to Analysis

Instructor(s):  Alan Saleski

Required text(s):  Arthur Mattuck, Introduction to Real Analysis, paperback, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2013)

Prerequisites:  Math 201, Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory Math 263, Multivariable Calculus

Course description:  An introductory course in real analysis is an opportunity to reexamine the calculus from a theoretical point of view. Topics include construction of the real numbers; order properties of the real numbers; sequences; limits and convergence; continuity; uniform continuity; absolute continuity; series; Taylor series; Fourier series; differentiation; Riemann integration; and possibly an introduction to the Lebesgue integral. Besides studying n-dimensional Euclidean space, general metric spaces will be introduced to offer a more general framework. There will be two or three tests, a final exam, weekly homework, and group presentations.

  

MATH 405. [ STAT 405 ] Probability and Statistics II

Instructor(s):  Swarnali Banerjee

Required text(s):  Mathematical Statistics by Wackerly, Mendenhall and Scheaffer, (7th edition)

Recommended text(s):  Statistical Inference by Casella and Berger (2nd edition)

Prerequisites:  MATH/STAT 404

Course description:  In continuation of MATH/STAT 404, MATH/STAT 405 explores the statistical analyses based on the distribution models. Topics to be covered include Limit theorems, point and interval estimation (including maximum likelihood estimates), hypothesis testing (including, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests, and nonparametric tests).

  

Math 422. [ Math 322 ] Advanced Number Theory

Instructor(s):  Dr. Anthony Giaquinto

Required text(s):  Silverman, Joseph. Friendly Introduction to Number Theory. 4th Edition, Pearson, 2018.

Prerequisites:  MATH 201

Course description: 

Despite the title, this course will be an introduction to classic topics in number theory. We will explore the topics using a wealth of examples which will be analyzed for patterns and conjectures. Once conjectures are formed the theorems will be rigorously proved. Mathematical thinking will be promoted throughout the course. Topics will include Pythagorean triples, divisibility, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, congruences, Fermat's little theorm, Euler's formula, Chinese remainder theorem, RSA public key cryptosystem, quadratic reciprocity, Pell's equation, continued fractions and additional topics as time permits. Grading will be based on midterm and final exams as well as numerous homework assignments.

A note on the text: used copies of previous editions will be sufficient for this course.

  

MATH 428. [ COMP 328 COMP 428 MATH 328 ] Algebraic Coding Theory

Instructor(s):  Dr. W. Cary Huffman

Required text(s):  Huffman, W. Cary, and Pless, Vera. Fundamentals of Error-Correcting Codes. Cambridge University Press, 2003.

Hardcover: ISBN-10: 0521782805; ISBN-13: 978-0521782807
Paperback: ISBN-10: 0521131707; ISBN-13: 978-0521131704

Prerequisites:  MATH 212 (Linear Algebra) or the equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Course description:  Error-correcting codes are used to recover data distorted by noise or by deterioration over time when retransmission or reconstruction of data is impossible. One of the first codes, developed by Richard Hamming in the late 1940s, helped to prevent the shutdown of the Bell Laboratories Model V computer when an error was encountered during the execution of a program. The code he developed became the foundation for the extensive and important field known today as coding theory. Without error-correcting codes CDs would sound much like phonographs, distorting the sound whenever there is a bit of dust on the CD or the slightest flaw in the material. Deep space satellite communication would be virtually impossible without error-correcting capabilities. The recently ended Casini mission to Saturn returned over 100,000 photographs. The use of error-correcting codes allowed these stunning photographs to be transmitted to Earth, and remarkably, helped extend the mission to almost 20 years. In order to insure high fidelity reception, error-correcting codes are built into the communication standards for digital television, for optical and audio communication systems, and for multimedia broadcast/multicast service.

In this course we will study the major types of error-correcting codes, how to encode and decode them, and their main properties. The codes we examine will include the Hamming, Golay, BCH, cyclic, quadratic residue, Reed-Solomon, and Reed-Muller codes. As time permits, we will examine applications of coding theory, for instance to its use with CD players. There will be regular homework assignments, a (probably takehome) midterm, and (probably takehome) final.

This course will require students to understand proofs. A few proofs will be included in homework and exams, but computation will be emphasized. It would be advisable to review the basics of Linear Algebra, although I will attempt to remind you of what is necessary as we go along.

  

MATH 445. [ MATH 345 ] Financial Math-Derivatives

Instructor(s):  Dr. E.N. Barron

Required text(s):  A Factor Model Approach to Derivative Pricing, James Primbs, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-4987-6332-5

Prerequisites:  MATH 264, 304

Course description:  This course is an introduction to determining the fair market price of financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying equity, interest rate, or bond assets. The course will cover the basics of stochastic modeling of prices using Brownian motion and stochastic calculus. Using the absence of arbitrage, we will derive Black-Scholes models of derivative prices for various types of instruments. We also consider hedging strategies. If you are planning to take the Financial Math Actuarial Exam, this course is a must for providing the tools needed for that exam.

Syllabus:  1. Brownian motion and Poisson processes. Ito's Lemma and stochastic differential equations. 2. Factor model approach to Arbitrage Pricing. 3. Black-Scholes Models for European Calls and Puts. 4. Interest rate and Credit Derivatives. 5. Hedging. 6. Computation, Binomial Trees. 7. Risk Neutral Pricing.

  

STAT 103. Fundamentals of Statistics

Instructor(s):  Staff

Required text(s):  C.H. Brase and C.P. Brase. Understanding Basic Statistics, 7th ed (WebAssign eBook). Cengage.

Prerequisites:  None

Course description:  An introduction to statistical reasoning. Students learn how statistics has helped to solve major problems in economics, education, genetics, medicine, physics, political science, and psychology. Topics include: design of experiments, descriptive statistics, mean and standard deviation, the normal distribution, the binomial distribution, correlation and regression, sampling, estimation, and testing of hypothesis.

Syllabus:  Common

  

STAT 203. Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Instructor(s):  Dr. Adriano Zanin Zambom

Required text(s):  Walpole, Myers, Myers and Ye. Essentials of Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists. Pearson.

Prerequisites:  Math 162 or 132 with a minimum grade of “C”

Course description:  This course is a Calculus-based rigorous introduction to basic topics in probability (distributions, expectations, variance, central limit theorem and the law of large numbers, moment generating functions, etc.) and statistics (estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, design of experiments) needed in engineering and science applications.

  

STAT 310. [ STAT 410 ] Categorical Data Analysis

Instructor(s):  Dr. Earvin Balderama

Required text(s):  Agresti, A. (2007). An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis, Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 978-0-471-22618-5

Prerequisites:  STAT 203 or STAT 335, or instructor consent. STAT 308 is recommended.

Course description:  Normally distributed response variables lead statistical practitioners to use linear modeling procedures such as simple and multiple regression or one- or two-way ANOVA, but other types of data cannot be analyzed in the same ways. Thus, these regression techniques have been generalized to handle nominal, ordinal, count and binary data under the general heading of Categorical Data Analysis. Contingency table analyses, generalized linear models, logistic regression and log-linear modeling are the focus of this course. This course also addresses the fundamental questions encountered with regression and ANOVA for count data. Specialized methods for ordinal data, small samples, multi-category data, matched pairs, marginal models and random effects models will also be discussed. The focus throughout this course will be on applications and real-life data sets; as such, theorems and proofs will not be emphasized. Exams, projects and take-home assignments will be used to determine the final grade in the course. The R statistical software will be used throughout the course, although no previous programming experience is necessary.

  

STAT 337. Quantitative Methods in Bioinformatics

Instructor(s):  Swarnali Banerjee

Required text(s):  Computational Genome Analysis: An Introduction (Statistics for Biology & Health S) by Richard C. Deonier, Simon Tavaré and Michael S. Waterman.

Recommended text(s):  1.Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics: An Introduction (Statistics for Biology and Health) 2nd Edition by Warren J. Ewens and Gregory R. Grant 2. Biological Sequence Analysis: Probabilistic Models of Proteins and Nucleic Acids 1st Edition by Richard Durbin, Sean R. Eddy, Anders Krogh and Graeme Mitchison.

Prerequisites:  STAT 203 or 335 or equivalent

Course description:  This course explores recently developed mathematical, probabilistic and statistical methods currently used in the fields of bioinformatics and DNA microarray and protein array data analysis. These include stochastic processes, (hidden and traditional) Markov chains, tree- and clustering techniques (including principal components analysis and biplots), discriminant analysis, experimental design strategies and ANOVA methods. Our focus in this course is on the application of these techniques and on meaningful interpretation of results.

  

STAT 405. [ MATH 405 ] Probability and Statistics II

Instructor(s):  Swarnali Banerjee

Required text(s):  Mathematical Statistics by Wackerly, Mendenhall and Scheaffer, (7th edition)

Recommended text(s):  Statistical Inference by Casella and Berger (2nd edition)

Prerequisites:  MATH/STAT 404

Course description:  In continuation of MATH/STAT 404, MATH/STAT 405 explores the statistical analyses based on the distribution models. Topics to be covered include Limit theorems, point and interval estimation (including maximum likelihood estimates), hypothesis testing (including, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests, and nonparametric tests).

  

STAT 410. [ STAT 310 ] Categorical Data Analysis

Instructor(s):  Dr. Earvin Balderama

Required text(s):  Agresti, A. (2007). An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis, Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 978-0-471-22618-5

Prerequisites:  STAT 203 or STAT 335, or instructor consent. STAT 308 is recommended.

Course description:  Normally distributed response variables lead statistical practitioners to use linear modeling procedures such as simple and multiple regression or one- or two-way ANOVA, but other types of data cannot be analyzed in the same ways. Thus, these regression techniques have been generalized to handle nominal, ordinal, count and binary data under the general heading of Categorical Data Analysis. Contingency table analyses, generalized linear models, logistic regression and log-linear modeling are the focus of this course. This course also addresses the fundamental questions encountered with regression and ANOVA for count data. Specialized methods for ordinal data, small samples, multi-category data, matched pairs, marginal models and random effects models will also be discussed. The focus throughout this course will be on applications and real-life data sets; as such, theorems and proofs will not be emphasized. Exams, projects and take-home assignments will be used to determine the final grade in the course. The R statistical software will be used throughout the course, although no previous programming experience is necessary.