Key Facts
Lecture Location and Schedule
| What |
When |
Note |
| Location |
online |
|
| Times |
no fixed times, weekly schedule aiming for Monday availability |
lecture slides, videos, … weekly |
| Office hours |
scheduled |
see below |
Instructional Staff
| Title |
Name |
Email |
Office |
Hours |
| Instructor |
Dirk Eddelbuettel |
|
online via zoom |
Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm |
| Course Assistant |
Alton Barbehenn |
|
Illini Hall 104 |
Mon + Wed 11am-noon |
Prerequisites
Prior to taking this course, students should have acquired the following knowledge:
- A Statistics course such as
STAT 410.
STAT 420. or
STAT 425 will be helpful.
- Ability to collaborate in a group project: listen, provide constructive dialog, contribute work
- Motivation for participation in an online class: readings, exercises, … are a key component
- Some basic computer skills; prior programming knowledge is not required but possibly helpful.
- Campus presence for the the CBTF quizzes, on-campus office hours and group project.