Timeroom: Fall 2021

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 855 (1SY) - Probability with Applications

Probability with Applications

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 15229

Introduces the theory, methods, and applications of randomness and random processes. Probability concepts, random variable, expectation, discrete and continuous probability distributions, joint distributions, conditional distributions; moment-generating functions, convergence of random variables.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	MWF	9:40am - 11:00am	ONLINE

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Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 859 (1ON) - Introduction to the R software

Introduction to the R software

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 13713

This course provides a basic introduction to the open-sources statistical software R for students who have never used this software or have never formally learned the basics of it. Topics include: Numeric calculations, simple and advanced graphics, object management and work-flow, RStudio, user-contributed packages, basic programming, writing of functions, statistical modeling and related graphs, distributed computing, reproducible research and document production via markup language. Cr/F.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 896 (1SY) - Topics in Mathematics and Statistics

Topics in Math and Statistics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 16900

New or specialized courses not covered in regular course offerings.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 99 credits.

Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	MWF	9:40am - 11:00am	ONLINE

Additional Course Details:

Topic: Statistical Computing

This course introduces common methods for numerical analysis and optimization for statistical problems, general Monte Carlo simulations, MCMC basics, and resampling methods, and exposes the students to intermdiate to advanced topics in R programming and data science practice, such as writing functions, data structure, Rcpp, prinicples of visualization, and methods of performance evaluation.

Co-req: MATH 739/839, 738/838 or equivalent (OR Pre-req: 835), and some background in R programming and linear algebra

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 941 (1SY) - Bayesian and Computational Statistics

Bayesian Statistics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 16902

Current approaches to Bayesian modeling and data analysis and related statistical methodology based on computational simulation. Fundamentals of Bayesian estimation and hypothesis testing. Multi-level and hierarchical Bayesian modeling for correlated data. Introduction to Markov chain Monte Carlo based estimation approaches such as the Gibbs sampler and the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm. Mastery of intermediate statistics is required for this course, including: distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, transformation of variables (calculus based), bivariate and multivariate normal distribution, maximum likelihood estimation; working knowledge of linear regression and analysis of variance; basic linear algebra: vectors and matrices, linear spaces, matrix multiplication, inverse of a matrix, positive definiteness. Matrix-vector notation for linear regression and ANOVA.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	ONLINE

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Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Management

MGT 714 (1SY) - Organizational Leadership and Structure

Organizationl Leadrshp & Struc

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 40
CRN: 15337

How structural characteristics in an organization (e.g., the design of roles, reporting relationships, coordinating mechanisms, communication systems, and processes, etc.) affect whether leader actions and choices enable or prevent high performance. An open systems framework is used to assess how reactions to change occurring inside and outside an organization determine whether individuals, groups, and organizations position themselves to adapt, grow and develop, or decline. Examination of individual roles in organizations. Prereq: ADMN 575.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): MGT 614

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:MGT

Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Management

MGT 714 (2SY) - Organizational Leadership and Structure

Organizationl Leadrshp & Struc

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 40
CRN: 15338

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): MGT 614

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:MGT

Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	W	5:10pm - 8:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Marketing

MKTG 644 (1ON) - Retail Management in an Omnichannel World

Retail Management

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 16683

Success in retail requires managing multiple channels - online, traditional brick & mortar, and hybrid combinations. This course examines a broad range of retail management topics covering retailer types, selection of channels and locations, understanding online and in-store shopper behavior, financial strategy, purchasing, merchandise assortments including across products and services retailing, pricing, visual merchandising, and customer service and experience. Prereq: ADMN 585 or MKTG 550 or MKTG 535.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): MKTG 754

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:MKT

Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

Durham Liberal Arts :: Music Education

MUED 771 (1HY) - Marching Band Methods

Marching Band Methods

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 16699

Role of marching band in the school music program. Design and execution of field shows and parade marching. Understanding of marching percussion and auxiliary units. Examination of appropriate music. Prereq: MUSI 471 or permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Online with some campus visits, EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021		Hours Arranged	ONLINE
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	R	10:10am - 11:00am	PCAC M128

Additional Course Details:

Primarily online and asynchronous to allow students to fit in the course. In-person time will be used for practical work such as marching/visual technique, colorguard, percussion, etc.

Offered every other year (next time will be fall 2023). Highly recommended for Music Education/Pre-Teaching Majors.

Subjects covered include (in no particular order):

Teaching philosophy
Marching band types and styles
Marching/visual technique (executing and teaching)
Marching band rehearsal methods
Marching percussion technique (and why you should hire an instructor)
Colorguard technique (and why you should hire an instructor)
Basic arranging
Copyright
Basic drill writing and use of drill-writing software
Marching competitions and adjudication
Marching band administration, including budgeting, hiring/managing staff, handbooks, student leadership, fundraising, inventory management, travel planning, etc.
Parade marching
Rehearsal/performance observation (requirement lower for 2021 WMB members)

Durham Liberal Arts :: Music Education

MUED 871 (1HY) - Marching Band Methods

Marching Band Methods

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 16700

Role of marching bands in the school music program. Design and execution of field shows and parade marching. Understanding of marching percussion and auxiliary units. Examination of appropriate music.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Online with some campus visits, EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021		Hours Arranged	ONLINE
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	R	10:10am - 11:00am	PCAC M128

Additional Course Details:

Primarily online and asynchronous to allow students to fit in the course. In-person time will be used for practical work such as marching/visual technique, colorguard, percussion, etc.

Offered every other year (next time will be fall 2023). Highly recommended for Music Education/Pre-Teaching and M.A. Music: Conducting Majors.

Subjects covered include (in no particular order):

Teaching philosophy
Marching band types and styles
Marching/visual technique (executing and teaching)
Marching band rehearsal methods
Marching percussion technique (and why you should hire an instructor)
Colorguard technique (and why you should hire an instructor)
Basic arranging
Copyright
Basic drill writing and use of drill-writing software
Marching competitions and adjudication
Marching band administration, including budgeting, hiring/managing staff, handbooks, student leadership, fundraising, inventory management, travel planning, etc.
Parade marching
Rehearsal/performance observation (requirement lower for 2021 WMB members)

Manchester Liberal Arts :: Music

MUSI 401 (M1) - Introduction to Music

Introduction to Music

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 13823

Fundamental approach to analytical listening with attention to learning how to aurally recognize and apply the basic elements of music to a wide variety of specific musical works in oral and written contexts. Critical thinking and listening skills will be developed through study of music in a variety of cultural and historical perspectives. Some participation in musical life of the University may be required, unless this is the fully online version. This course does not fulfill a music major program requirement nor does it satisfy the Fine and Performing Arts Discovery requirement for any music major program.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): MUSI 401H

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/30/2021	12/13/2021	M	6:01pm - 9:00pm	ONLINE