All courses listed here can count as Supporting Electives toward the Master of Statistics degree. PhD students may not use 400-level courses on the plan of work. Again, consult your advisor and/or DGP if you have any questions about what will count toward your degree.
Course Description
This course is about numerical methods for nonlinear equations and optimization including Newton's
method and quasi-Newton methods for nonlinear equations and unconstrained minimization problems,
globally convergent modifications of Newton's method, and implementation issues. The course is a
mix of analysis and computation and will be of interest to students in mathematics, engineering,
and the sciences.
Course Description
AEE 435 includes strategies and techniques for effective presentations in the food, agricultural, natural resources,
as well as other professions, with emphasis on oral and visual presentation techniques. Presentation skills and
strategies for formal and informal situations including conferences, poster presentations will be discussed.
Course Description
Students will examine the major theories and studies that are most relevant and informative with the regard to leadership in
organizations. Students will develop skills in decision-making, management of organizations, and ethical leadership related to
agricultural organizations.
