Update syllabus

courses/stat544/index.md

@@ -6,27 +6,29 @@ tagline: Bayesian Statistics
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 <img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Bayes_icon.svg/200px-Bayes_icon.svg.png" align="right" />
-This website is designed to host course material for [STAT 544 - Bayesian Statistics](http://catalog.iastate.edu/showcourse/?code=STAT-544&edition=2015-16) at [Iowa State University](http://www.iastate.edu).
+This website is designed to host course material for [STAT 544 - Bayesian Statistics](http://catalog.iastate.edu/showcourse/?code=STAT-544&edition=2023-24) at [Iowa State University](http://www.iastate.edu).
 
-- Instructor: [Jarad Niemi](http://jarad.me) (<[email protected]>, [@jaradniemi](https://twitter.com/jaradniemi))
-- TA: [Luis Damiano](https://twitter.com/ldamiano0) (<[email protected]>)
-
-This course meets
-
-- TR 8-9:20 Snedecor 3105
+## Textbook
 
-Office hours are
+The required textbook for the course is 
+[Bayesian Data Analysis (3rd edition)](https://a.co/d/11huyhL).
 
-- Instructor: TBD
-- TA: TBD
+Some other introductory suggestions are linked below and [more advanced texts are here](../stat615/textbook.html):
 
-## Textbook
-
-The required textbook for the course is [Bayesian Data Analysis (3rd edition)](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439840954/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1439840954&linkCode=as2&tag=jarnieassprod-20&linkId=3HFCNUPX52YW2EVV). [Other suggested textbooks.](textbook.html)
+- [Doing Bayesian Data Analysis](https://a.co/d/iPfzD13)
+- [A First Course in Bayesian Statistical Methods](https://a.co/d/ibqmX7l)
+- [Bayesian Computation with R](https://a.co/d/4N1dXms)
+- [The Bayesian Choice](https://a.co/d/boWYMjE)
+- [Bayesian Essentials with R](https://a.co/d/9PaiPpP)
 
 ## Software 
 
-Some links to Bayesian statistical software is provided [here](software.html).
+This course will utilize the statistical software 
+[R](https://www.r-project.org/) and the Bayesian software
+[Stan](https://mc-stan.org/). 
+
+Some links to other Bayesian statistical software is provided 
+on the [software page](software.html).
 
 ## Relevant course pages
 
@@ -43,9 +45,11 @@ Specification of probability models; subjective, conjugate, and noninformative p
 
 ## Course Objectives
 
-- Understand the basics of a Bayesian analysis including prior, likelihood, and posterior. 
-- Perform a conjugate Bayesian analysis with Jeffreys prior.
-- Perform a computational Bayesian analysis using JAGS or Stan.
+Students passing this course will be able to
+
+- Explain the basics of a Bayesian analysis including prior, likelihood, and posterior. 
+- Derive a conjugate Bayesian analysis with Jeffreys prior.
+- Implement a computational Bayesian analysis using JAGS or Stan.
 
 ## Prerequisite
 
@@ -59,9 +63,10 @@ Please use the [Canvas](http://canvas.iastate.edu/) discussion forum.
 
 ## Reading schedule
 
-See [slides page](slides)
+See [slides page](slides).
 
 ## Faculty Senate Recommendations
 
-This course abides by the Faculty Senate Recommendations provided at <http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/preparing-to-teach/recommended-iowa-state-university-syllabus-statements>.
+This course abides by the 
+[Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching recommended syllabi statements](https://www.celt.iastate.edu/instructional-strategies/preparing-to-teach/how-to-create-an-effective-syllabus/recommended-iowa-state-university-syllabus-statements/).
 

courses/stat544/syllabus.tex

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 Iowa State University \\
 Department of Statistics  \\
 STAT 544, Bayesian Statistics  \\
-Spring 2019 \\
+Spring 2024 \\
 \end{tabular}
 } % End \LARGE
 
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@
 \begin{tabular}{@{}ll@{\hspace{.2in}}ll}
 Instructor: &Jarad Niemi & Office: & Snedecor 2208 \\
 Email: &\href{mailto:[email protected]}{\texttt{[email protected]}} & Phone: & 515.294.8679 \\
-Course hours: & TR 8:00--9:20 in Snedecor 3105 & Office hours: & R 10-11:50 @ Sned 2208 \\
-TA: & Luis Damiano (\href{mailto:ldamiano@iastate.edu}{\texttt{ldamiano@iastate.edu}}) & Office hours: & F 12:10-2 @ Sned 3205 \\
+Course hours: & TR 3:40--4:55 in Morrill 1030 & Office hours: & TBD @ Sned 2208 \\
+TA: & Zheming ``Jamie'' Cao (\href{mailto:zmcao@iastate.edu}{\texttt{zmcao@iastate.edu}}) & Office hours: & TBD \\
 \\
 \multicolumn{4}{@{}l}{Course webpage: on Canvas and at \url{http://jarad.me/courses/stat544}} \\
 \multicolumn{4}{@{}l}{Textbook:} \\
@@ -41,34 +41,62 @@ \subsubsection*{Course description}
 Specification of probability models; subjective, conjugate, and noninformative prior distributions; hierarchical models; analytical and computational techniques for obtaining posterior distributions; model checking, model selection, diagnostics; comparison of Bayesian and traditional methods. 
 
 \subsubsection*{Course objectives}
+To be able to 
 \begin{itemize}
-\item Understand the basics of a Bayesian analysis including prior, likelihood, and posterior. 
-\item Perform a conjugate Bayesian analysis with Jeffreys prior.
-\item Perform a computational Bayesian analysis using JAGS or Stan.
+\item Explain the basics of a Bayesian analysis including prior, likelihood, and posterior. 
+\item Derive a conjugate Bayesian analysis with Jeffreys prior.
+\item Implement a computational Bayesian analysis using JAGS or Stan.
 \end{itemize}
 
 \subsubsection*{Assessment}
 
-Homework ($\sim$ 10): 20\%, Midterm (Mar 7): 40\%, Project (due May 6 @ 4:30 PM): 40\%
+\begin{itemize}
+\item Homework ($\sim$ 10): 20\%, 
+\item Midterm (Mar 7): 40\%, 
+\item Project: 
+  \begin{itemize}
+  \item Proposal (due Mar 22): 5\%
+  \item Data description (due Apr 05): 5\%
+  \item Model proposal (due Apr 19): 5\%
+  \item Final report (due May 7): 15\%
+  \end{itemize}
+\end{itemize}
 
 \subsubsection*{Reading schedule}
 
-The table below provides a reading schedule for the semester. `M' indicates the midterm and $\vert\vert$ indicates spring break. 
+The table below provides a reading schedule for the semester from 
+Bayesian Data Analysis (3rd edition).
+`M' indicates the midterm and $\vert\vert$ indicates spring break. 
 
 \vspace{0.2in} 
 
-\begin{tabular}{|l|cccccccccc||ccccc|}
+\begin{tabular}{|l|cccccccc||ccccccc|}
 \hline
 Week    & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7        & 8    & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 \\
 \hline
-Chapter & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7.4--7.6 &  9.1 & M & 10 & 11 & 14 & 15 & 16 & \\
+Chapter & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7.4--7.6 & M & 9.1 & 10 & 11 & 14 & 15 & 16 & \\
 % Chapter & 1 & 2  & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7.4--7.6, 9.1 & 14 & M & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 15 & 16\\
 \hline
 \end{tabular}
 
+\subsubsection*{Free Expression}
+
+Iowa State University supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principle of academic freedom in order to foster a learning environment where open inquiry and the vigorous debate of a diversity of ideas are encouraged. Students will not be penalized for the content or viewpoints of their speech as long as student expression in a class context is germane to the subject matter of the class and conveyed in an appropriate manner.
+
+
 \subsubsection*{Faculty Senate Recommendations}
 
-This course abides by the Faculty Senate Recommendations provided at \url{http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/preparing-to-teach/recommended-iowa-state-university-syllabus-statements}.
+This course abides by the 
+\href{https://www.celt.iastate.edu/instructional-strategies/preparing-to-teach/how-to-create-an-effective-syllabus/recommended-iowa-state-university-syllabus-statements/}{Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning recommended syllabi statements}
+including
+\begin{itemize}
+\item Academic Dishonesty
+\item Accessibility Statement
+\item Discrimination and Harrassment
+\item Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
+\item Prep Week
+\item Religious Accomodation
+\end{itemize}
 
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