2008-2009 Graduate Catalog - Catalog of Studies - University of ...

The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
STAT4033 Nonparametric Statistical Methods (Sp, Su, Fa) Chi square tests.
Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness-of-fit tests, the Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon 2-sampling tests,
and various nonparametric measures of association. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 and junior
standing.
STAT4043 Sampling Techniques (Sp, Su, Fa) Considers optimum techniques of
simple random, stratified random, cluster, systematic and multistage sampling from finite
populations subject to cost precision constraints. Wide range of application. Prerequisite:
STAT 4003.
STAT4373 Experimental Design (Sp) Topics in the design and analysis of planned
experiments, including randomized block, Latin square, split plot, and BIB designs, use of
fractional factorial replication, and repeated measures. Prerequisite: STAT 4003.
STAT5103 Theory of Statistics (Fa) Fundamentals of probability, distribution theory,
and random variables; expected value, moments, and generating functions; classic parametric
families of distributions; central limit theorems, inequalities, and laws of large numbers. Prerequisite:
MATH 2574.
STAT5113 Statistical Inference (Sp) Statistical theory of estimation and testing hypothesis.
Prerequisite: STAT 5103.
STAT5313 Regression Analysis I (Sp) Matrix formulation of least squares and multiple
regression models. Estimability and use of the generalized inverse in analysis of variance and
covariance models of less than full rank. Computational aspects are emphasized.
STAT5333 Analysis of Categorical Responses (Sp) A modern treatment, including
extensions of classical probit analysis, multivariate logistic models, GSK model, loglinear
models in analysis of multiway contingency tables, and nonmetric multidimensional scaling.
Prerequisite: STAT 5313.
STAT5343 Stochastic Processes (Sp, Su, Fa) Markov chains, branching processes,
birth-death processes, queuing theory with application. Prerequisite: STAT 5103.
STAT5353 Methods of Multivariate Analysis II (Sp) Hotelling’s T2 procedures,
multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant function analysis and problems of classification,
multidimensional scaling, and cluster analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 5313.
STAT5383 Time Series Analysis (Sp, Su, Fa) Identification, estimation and forecasting
of time series. Spectral analysis including the fast Fourier transform computational aspects
are emphasized. Prerequisite: STAT 5103.
STAT5413 Spatial Statistics (Fa) Applied spatial statistics, covering univariate spatial
modeling (kriging), multivariate spatial modeling (cokriging), methods of estimation and inference,
and spatial sampling designs. Special relevance to remote sensing. Prerequisite: STAT
5313.
STAT610V Research in Statistics (Irregular) (1-4) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
STAT639V Topics in Statistics (Irregular) (1-3) Current state of the art on methodology
in one of the topics: multivariate analysis, time series analysis, sequential analysis, factor
analysis, or biostatistics.
Intro. to Comparative Literature 3
Fiction Writing Workshop 3
Form and Theory of Fiction 3
Poetry Writing Workshop 3
Form and Theory of Poetry 3
Twenty-four hours chosen from the literature of foreign languages, including
at least 6 hours from each of the candidate’s source languages. Teaching
assistants may substitute ENGL 5003 Composition Pedagogy or FLAN 5063
Teaching Foreign Languages at the College Level for literature courses in a
foreign language. Candidates without previous history of English or Latin
courses must substitute ENGL 6193 or LATN 3063.
There will also be a thesis consisting of a translated collection of poems
and/or stories or a translated novel, epic, or drama, as well as comprehensive
written and oral examinations. A student must register for a minimum of six
hours of M.F.A. thesis.
All degree requirements must be completed within six consecutive calendar
years from the date of first enrollment.
Other Requirements: The policies and procedures approved for the Master
of Arts and the Master of Science degrees also apply to the Master of Fine
Arts degree. In addition to completing other requirements, the candidate must
pass a comprehensive examination administered by the respective program
area.
Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of
certain Southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in translation as
in-state students for fee purposes. See page 239 for details.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (TREG)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
See Electrical Engineering.
TRANSLATION (TRAN)
John T. DuVal
Chair of Studies
333 Kimpel Hall
479-575-4301
http://www.uark.edu/depts/english/PCWT/trans.htm/
See English and Foreign Language faculty lists.
Degree Conferred:
M.F.A. (TRAN)
Requirements for M.F.A. in Translation: Candidate must demonstrate
a satisfactory knowledge of two foreign languages. The candidate must take
a minimum of 60 graduate hours. A candidate who already holds a graduate
degree may be able to complete the program with 42 hours; a candidate who
does not have at least a minor in English may be required to take additional
courses.
The following courses are required:
HOURS
Translation and Workshop 15
Form and Theory of Translation, or
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Kevin D. Hall
Head, Department of Civil Engineering and Chair of Transportation
Engineering Studies
4190 Bell Engineering Center
479-575-4954
E-mail: kdhall@uark.edu
http://www.engr.uark.edu
• University Professor Elliott
• Professors Dennis, Gattis, Hall, Wang
• Research Professor Buffington
• Associate Professors Cassady, Nachtmann, Rossetti
• Research Assistant Professor Williams (S.)
Degree Conferred:
M.S.T.E. (TREG)
The Master of Science in Transportation Engineering program is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program is
designed to prepare graduates for careers with governmental transportation and
planning agencies, transportation engineering consulting firms, and industrial
transportation groups. The program is broad-based, built upon courses offered
in the Departments of Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Marketing
and Logistics. Students can focus their studies in one of four areas: transportation
planning, facility design and construction, system operation, or industry logistics
and operations.
Program Objective: The objective of the program is to develop transportation
engineers with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who are prepared for
careers with governmental agencies, engineering firms, or transportation provid-
167