STAT3990

Topics in Statistics

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Provides exceptional students with the opportunity to tailor their study by selection of a topic relevant to their interests and experience. The topic is chosen to suit the student's background and aspirations and will be studied via directed reading, assigned project work, or participation in honours or postgraduate lectures and seminars.

Permission is needed from the Head of the Statistics discipline to enrol in this course.

Objectives

The broad objective is to enhance statistical knowledge and communication skills.

Specific objectives will be as for the selected topic chosen by the student.

Content

As per the component topic chosen.

Replacing Course(s)

Not applicable.

Transition

Not applicable.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

STAT2010, STAT2020

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Individual Supervision
Integrated Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	The assessment process will be agreed on an individual basis between the course coordinator, the component topic lecturer or project supervisor and the student. This will be recorded in writing, with copies to the component topic lecturer or project supervisor and student. For lecture topics, the assessment will be the same as the component topic to ensure consistency within the cohort.

Contact Hours

Integrated Learning: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables